How far is Hobbs, NM from Otero County, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Otero County, NM is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
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.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Otero County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Otero County.
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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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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
15.4 mi · 23 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on US Highway 82
20.7 mi · 24 min · US Highway 82
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Turn slight left
96 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Pinon Dunken Road
26.3 mi · 46 min · Pinon Dunken Road
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Turn left onto Owen Prather Highway
3.4 mi · 8 min · Owen Prather Highway
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Turn right onto Surveyors Canyon Road
4.7 mi · 18 min · Surveyors Canyon Road
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Continue on Forest Road 537
4.6 mi · 18 min · Forest Road 537
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Continue on Hoover Road
3.2 mi · 12 min · Hoover Road
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Continue on Sacramento River Road
3.8 mi · 15 min · Sacramento River Road
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Continue on Sacramento Hoover Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Sacramento Hoover Road
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Turn left onto Tres Marias Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Tres Marias Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ruby Drive
2920 ft · 2 min · Ruby Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calcite Drive
2367 ft · 2 min · Calcite Drive
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Turn left onto Sacramento River Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Sacramento River Road
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Turn right onto Summer Drive
1528 ft · 1 min · Summer Drive
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Turn left onto Timber Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Timber Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pioneer Drive
570 ft · 27 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn right onto Norwood Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Norwood Drive
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Turn right onto Conoswood Court
119 m · 25 sec · Conoswood Court
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Turn sharp left onto Fort Bliss Military Res
1126 ft · 49 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Otero County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
NM Highway 529
Turn right onto NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 00h 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 Mostly Clear near Otero County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Otero County?
The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 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?
Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Hobbs and 88.7 miles from Otero County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 $27.47 one way or $54.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Mostly Clear near Otero County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Otero County. Straight-line distance: 151.7 mi (244.13 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 Otero County
County in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 67,967 |
| Coordinates | 32.6131600, -105.7416800 |
| Altitude | 2117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Otero County (-105.74168, 32.61316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $4.40 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $30.11 | $60.21 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $32.14 | $64.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.36 | $74.73 |
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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