How far is Hobbs, NM from Columbus, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Columbus, NM is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270 miles (434.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Columbus.
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Start on North Turner Street
2186 ft · 48 sec · North Turner Street
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Turn right onto West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive
2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West
50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
1.8 mi · 2 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · North Desert Boulevard
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Turn left onto Artcraft Road
3 mi · 4 min · Artcraft Road
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Continue on Peter V. Domenici International Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Peter V. Domenici International Highway
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Turn right onto A003 County Road
37.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · A003 County Road
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Continue straight
21.3 mi · 38 min
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Turn left
95 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Columbus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Columbus?
The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carlsbad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Hobbs and 156.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270 miles (434.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.88 one way or $83.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 269.97 mi (434.48 km).
#1 Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 39,339 |
| Coordinates | 32.7026100, -103.1360400 |
| Altitude | 1104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
Village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 31.8276000, -107.6400200 |
| Altitude | 1240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-107.64002, 31.8276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $41.88 | $83.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.10 | $94.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.15 | $102.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.89 | $119.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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