How far is Hobbs, NM from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is about 321.1 miles (516.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m 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
321.03 mi
06h 35m
Flight
263.19 mi
423.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.19 mi
Kilometers
423.57 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.03 mi
Kilometers
516.65 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 12:57 PM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Fri, Apr 17, 7:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-04-17T06:22
Arrive Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 12:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 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
10:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roswell
NM

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

From Hobbs
160.5 mi
03h 17m
To Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
160.5 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

  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

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe

    1343 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe

    2513 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Pan American Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road

    157 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    897 ft · 19 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Griegos Road Northeast

    2527 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest

    1987 ft · 1 min · Osuna Road Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    2902 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bledsoe Road Northwest

    1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest

    15 m · 2 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
113 mi · 35%
Shenrick Street
85.4 mi · 27%
NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 10%
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 9%
Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 9%
West Carlsbad Highway
12 mi · 4%
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
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
263.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roswell
03h 17m from Hobbs
Leave By
10:50 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hobbs and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 321.1 miles (516.7 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?

Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.5 miles from Hobbs and 160.5 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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

The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 $42.91 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hobbs and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 263.19 mi (423.57 km).

Hobbs

#1 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

#2 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population6,129
Coordinates35.1619900, -106.6428000
Altitude1520
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobbs (-103.13604, 32.70261)
End: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (-106.6428, 35.16199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.88 L · about $42.91
Round trip
$85.81
22.66 gal · 85.76 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.91 $85.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.25 $96.51
Premium $4.63 $52.40 $104.80
Diesel $5.42 $61.35 $122.70

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobbs and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The current time is 06:22:22.

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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.