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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
12 mi · 14 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn right onto NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 46 min · NM Highway 529
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Shenrick Street
27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street
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Turn left
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
1343 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe
2513 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
157 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
897 ft · 19 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast
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Continue on Griegos Road Northeast
2527 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northeast
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest
1987 ft · 1 min · Osuna Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
2902 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest
15 m · 2 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 39,339 |
| Coordinates | 32.7026100, -103.1360400 |
| Altitude | 1104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,129 |
| Coordinates | 35.1619900, -106.6428000 |
| Altitude | 1520 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (-106.6428, 35.16199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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