How far is Hobbs, NM from Laguna, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Laguna, NM is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m 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
361.9 mi
07h 12m
Flight
292.13 mi
470.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.13 mi
Kilometers
470.13 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.9 mi
Kilometers
582.42 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 7:55 PM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Fri, Oct 16, 3:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-10-15T12:43
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 7:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 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
9:34 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
180.9 mi
03h 36m
To Laguna
181 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph N
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 124: Laguna

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    613 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    55 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2322 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rio San Jose Road

    705 ft · 19 sec · Rio San Jose Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rio San Jose Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shenrick Street
131 mi · 36%
South Main Street
113 mi · 31%
NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 9%
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 8%
Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 8%
West Carlsbad Highway
12 mi · 3%
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

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
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.8 mi
292.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
03h 36m from Hobbs
Leave By
9:34 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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 180.9 miles from Hobbs and 181 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 $56.29 one way or $112.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Laguna. Straight-line distance: 292.13 mi (470.13 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 Laguna

Situated in Cibola County at an elevation of approximately 5,807 feet, this New Mexico community lies within the high desert region west of Albuquerque.

Population0
Coordinates35.0367100, -107.3828200
Altitude1770
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobbs (-103.13604, 32.70261)
End: Laguna (-107.38282, 35.03671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.77 gal
48.34 L · about $56.29
Round trip
$112.58
25.54 gal · 96.68 L
Estimated CO2
113.5 kg one way
Round trip: 227 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $56.29 $112.58
Mid-grade $4.83 $61.73 $123.46
Premium $5.16 $65.91 $131.81
Diesel $6.05 $77.21 $154.41

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobbs and Laguna. The current time is 12:43:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.