How far is Hobbs, NM from Edgewood, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Edgewood, NM is about 288.3 miles (464 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.32 mi
05h 53m
Flight
239.3 mi
385.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.3 mi
Kilometers
385.12 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.32 mi
Kilometers
464.01 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Thu, Apr 16, 5:50 AM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Thu, Apr 16, 11:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-04-15T23:57
Arrive Edgewood
Thu, Apr 16, 5:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobbs
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Roswell
NM

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

From Hobbs
144.2 mi
02h 56m
To Edgewood
144.2 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
64°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.4 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 344: Edgewood

    1121 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NM 344 South: Historical Route 66

    89 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto NM-344

    874 ft · 19 sec · NM-344

  17. 17

    Continue on NM-344

    77 m · 13 sec · NM-344

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · NM-344

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
113 mi · 39%
Shenrick Street
57.9 mi · 20%
NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 11%
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 10%
Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 10%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
239.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roswell
02h 56m from Hobbs
Leave By
5:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.3 miles (464 km) and usually takes 05h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Hobbs and 144.2 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Edgewood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 239.3 mi (385.12 km).

Hobbs

#1 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

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

#2 Edgewood

Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Population6,092
Coordinates35.0614400, -106.1914100
Altitude2026
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobbs (-103.13604, 32.70261)
End: Edgewood (-106.19141, 35.06144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.51 L · about $38.51
Round trip
$77.03
20.34 gal · 77.02 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.51 $77.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.31 $86.63
Premium $4.63 $47.04 $94.07
Diesel $5.42 $55.07 $110.14

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobbs and Edgewood. The current time is 23:57:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.