How far is Hobbs, NM from Hurley, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Hurley, NM is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m 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
370.19 mi
06h 52m
Flight
290.45 mi
467.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.45 mi
Kilometers
467.43 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.19 mi
Kilometers
595.76 km
Drive Time
06h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-04-18T20:04
Arrive Hurley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 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
10:16 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
Sunland Park
NM

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

From Hobbs
185 mi
03h 26m
To Hurley
185.2 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375 North

    1623 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Memorial Freeway

    24 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Memorial Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Desert Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Desert Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  15. 15

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch

    1573 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)

    4 mi · 7 min · North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)

  18. 18

    Continue on US-180

    33.6 mi · 39 min · US-180

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Carrasco Avenue

    149 m · 21 sec · Carrasco Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Carasco Avenue

    117 m · 22 sec · Carasco Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Diaz Avenue

    811 ft · 36 sec · Diaz Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diaz Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 28%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
81.7 mi · 22%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 11%
US-180
33.6 mi · 9%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 9%
Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
24 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.8 mi
290.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunland Park
03h 26m from Hobbs
Leave By
10:16 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Hurley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km) and usually takes 06h 52m 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?

Sunland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185 miles from Hobbs and 185.2 miles from Hurley.

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

The direct path is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 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 $49.46 one way or $98.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sunland Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sunland Park, 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 Sunland Park.

RAIL

Union Depot

9 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

10 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

59 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Hurley. Straight-line distance: 290.45 mi (467.43 km).

Hobbs

#1 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hurley

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

Population1,175
Coordinates32.6992400, -108.1319900
Altitude1744
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobbs (-103.13604, 32.70261)
End: Hurley (-108.13199, 32.69924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 596 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.06 gal
49.45 L · about $49.46
Round trip
$98.92
26.12 gal · 98.9 L
Estimated CO2
116.1 kg one way
Round trip: 232.1 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.46 $98.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.62 $111.25
Premium $4.63 $60.40 $120.81
Diesel $5.42 $70.72 $141.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobbs and Hurley. The current time is 20:04:53.

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.