How far is Hobbs, NM from Las Vegas, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Las Vegas, NM is about 293.9 miles (473 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Curry County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Las Vegas.
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Start on North Turner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street
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Continue on North Lovington Highway
17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on Plains Highway
2815 ft · 36 sec · Plains Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Tatum Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Tatum Highway
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Turn left onto West 18th Street
2594 ft · 1 min · West 18th Street
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Turn right onto South Avenue I
1 mi · 3 min · South Avenue I
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Fir Street
2649 ft · 45 sec · West Fir Street
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Continue on South Roosevelt Road 5
13.8 mi · 20 min · South Roosevelt Road 5
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Turn straight
17.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Denby Avenue
35.6 mi · 41 min · Denby Avenue
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Continue on East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84
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Continue on Historic Route 66
739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 North: Las Vegas
1230 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
41.4 mi · 47 min · North US Highway 84
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Take the exit right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto National Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Las Vegas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tatum Highway
Continue on Tatum Highway
82.5 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 293.9 miles (473 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Hobbs and 149.8 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 7:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.27 one way or $78.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 232.71 mi (374.51 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 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-105.223835, 35.593813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $39.27 | $78.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.17 | $88.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.96 | $95.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.15 | $112.31 |
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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