How far is Hobbs, NM from Grants, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Grants, NM is about 391.7 miles (630.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318.8 miles (513 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m 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
391.65 mi
06h 21m
Flight
318.78 mi
513.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.78 mi
Kilometers
513.02 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
391.65 mi
Kilometers
630.3 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Grants
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 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
11:18 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
Vaughn
NM

Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Hobbs
196.5 mi
03h 10m
To Grants
195.2 mi
03h 10m

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
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor

    1073 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Grants

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    955 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Jose Drive

    121 m · 18 sec · San Jose Drive

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Jose Drive

    630 ft · 28 sec · San Jose Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Jose Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shenrick Street
160 mi · 41%
South Main Street
113 mi · 29%
NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 8%
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 8%
Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 7%
West Carlsbad Highway
12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Shenrick Street

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 17m

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 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
318.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
03h 10m from Hobbs
Leave By
11:18 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Grants.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 391.7 miles (630.3 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?

Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.5 miles from Hobbs and 195.2 miles from Grants.

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

The direct path is about 318.8 miles (513 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 $52.34 one way or $104.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vaughn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vaughn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vaughn.

RAIL

Las Vegas station

110 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Grants. Straight-line distance: 318.78 mi (513.02 km).

Hobbs

#1 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

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

#2 Grants

City in New Mexico, United States

Population8,835
Coordinates35.1476000, -107.8526100
Altitude1969
CountryUnited States
Start: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)
End: San Jose Drive (-107.852011, 35.149838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 630 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.82 gal
52.31 L · about $52.34
Round trip
$104.67
27.64 gal · 104.62 L
Estimated CO2
122.8 kg one way
Round trip: 245.6 kg / 541 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $52.34 $104.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $58.86 $117.72
Premium $4.63 $63.92 $127.84
Diesel $5.42 $74.84 $149.67

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 Grants. The current time is 00:18:24.

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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.