How far is Hobbs, NM from El Cerro, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to El Cerro, NM is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.5 miles (400 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.
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.
Village in New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and El Cerro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and El Cerro.
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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
12 mi · 14 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn right onto NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 46 min · NM Highway 529
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Southeast Main Street
26.4 mi · 30 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto Relief Route
7.9 mi · 11 min · Relief Route
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
43.6 mi · 53 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right
107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right
1780 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
50.6 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Belen
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Reinken Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Reinken Avenue
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Continue on East River Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Turn left onto NM 47
1.6 mi · 2 min · NM 47
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Continue on Highway 47
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 47
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Turn right onto La Entrada Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · La Entrada Road
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Turn left onto Patricio Road
61 m · 5 sec · Patricio Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Patricio Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and El Cerro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
107 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near El Cerro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to El Cerro?
The road trip is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km) and usually takes 07h 04m 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?
Capitan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from Hobbs and 166.8 miles from El Cerro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.5 miles (400 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.8 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 $51.84 one way or $103.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near El Cerro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and El Cerro. Straight-line distance: 248.52 mi (399.95 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 El Cerro
Located in Valencia County at an elevation of approximately 4843 feet, this central New Mexico community is situated in the semi-arid Rio Grande rift valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7270000, -106.7108600 |
| Altitude | 1476 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Cerro (-106.71086, 34.727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $4.41 | $51.84 | $103.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $56.85 | $113.70 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $60.69 | $121.39 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $71.10 | $142.20 |
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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