How far is Hobbs, NM from Mesquite, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Mesquite, NM is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Mesquite.
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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
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
12.3 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375 North
1623 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
24 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
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Turn right onto North Desert Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Desert Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
5.3 mi · 6 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mesquite
1606 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Mossman Arroyo Road
645 ft · 19 sec · Mossman Arroyo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2165 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 228
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 228
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Turn right onto Highway 478
106 m · 6 sec · Highway 478
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 478
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Mesquite.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Loving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Hobbs and 133 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211 miles (339.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.35 one way or $82.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Mesquite.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 210.93 mi (339.46 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 Mesquite
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3839 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the Mesilla Valley of the Rio Grande, south of Las Cruces.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1645400, -106.6966600 |
| Altitude | 1170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesquite (-106.69666, 32.16454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $4.41 | $41.35 | $82.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $45.34 | $90.69 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $48.41 | $96.82 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $56.71 | $113.42 |
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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