How far is Hobbs, NM from Corrales, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Corrales, NM is about 326.7 miles (525.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
326.73 mi
06h 47m
Flight
264.98 mi
426.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.98 mi
Kilometers
426.44 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.73 mi
Kilometers
525.82 km
Drive Time
06h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corrales
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-04-23T05:15
Arrive Corrales
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobbs
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Fort Sumner
NM

Village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States

From Hobbs
163.4 mi
03h 23m
To Corrales
163.4 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Corrales.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Corrales.

  1. 1

    Start on North Turner Street

    2186 ft · 48 sec · North Turner Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto NM Highway 529

    31.2 mi · 46 min · NM Highway 529

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovington Highway

    29.1 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Roswell Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Main Street

    30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Shenrick Street

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pan American Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 528: Alameda Boulevard

    864 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    828 ft · 18 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Alameda Boulevard Northeast

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Alameda Boulevard Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Corrales Road Northwest

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Corrales Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Perea Lane

    21 m · 3 sec · Perea Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perea Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Corrales.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
113 mi · 35%
Shenrick Street
83.3 mi · 25%
NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 10%
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 9%
Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 9%
West Carlsbad Highway
12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

113 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.7 mi
265 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Sumner
03h 23m from Hobbs
Leave By
10:26 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Corrales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Corrales?

The road trip is about 326.7 miles (525.8 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?

Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.4 miles from Hobbs and 163.4 miles from Corrales.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 265 miles (426.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 $43.66 one way or $87.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Corrales.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Corrales. Straight-line distance: 264.98 mi (426.44 km).

Hobbs

#1 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Corrales

#2 Corrales

Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

Population8,701
Coordinates35.2378200, -106.6066900
Altitude1531
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobbs (-103.13604, 32.70261)
End: Corrales (-106.60669, 35.23782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.53 gal
43.64 L · about $43.66
Round trip
$87.33
23.06 gal · 87.28 L
Estimated CO2
102.5 kg one way
Round trip: 204.9 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.66 $87.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.11 $98.21
Premium $4.63 $53.33 $106.65
Diesel $5.42 $62.43 $124.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobbs and Corrales. The current time is 05:15:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.