How far is Hobbs, NM from Hatch, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Hatch, NM is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Hatch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Hatch.
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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
12.3 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375 North
1623 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
24 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
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Turn right onto North Desert Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Desert Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
5.3 mi · 6 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
19.6 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 26 West: Hatch
1239 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Canal Road
1517 ft · 32 sec · West Canal Road
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Turn left onto West Hall Street
25 m · 2 sec · West Hall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Hatch.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hobbs and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hatch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Hatch?
The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Carlsbad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Hobbs and 156.8 miles from Hatch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM MDT.
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 Mostly Cloudy around Hobbs and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hatch.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Hatch. Straight-line distance: 233.6 mi (375.95 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 Hatch
Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico
| Population | 1,678 |
| Coordinates | 32.6653600, -107.1530700 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hatch (-107.15307, 32.66536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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