How far is Hobbs, NM from North Valley, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to North Valley, NM is about 322.5 miles (519 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (423 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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.
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and North Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and North Valley.
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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
3.1 mi · 5 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn right
602 ft · 44 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and North Valley.
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.
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 Cloudy leaving Hobbs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to North Valley?
The road trip is about 322.5 miles (519 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Hobbs and 161.8 miles from North Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.8 miles (423 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.10 one way or $86.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hobbs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and North Valley. Straight-line distance: 262.84 mi (423 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 North Valley
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 11,333 |
| Coordinates | 35.1733800, -106.6233600 |
| Altitude | 1522 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camino de Los Hijos Northwest (-106.62323, 35.173981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $43.10 | $86.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.47 | $96.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.63 | $105.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.62 | $123.25 |
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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