How far is Hobbs, NM from Paradise Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Paradise Hills, NM is about 325.8 miles (524.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.4 miles (430.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 De Baca County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Paradise Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Paradise Hills.
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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
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
1 km · 44 sec · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 423: Paseo del Norte
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 423 West: Paseo del Norte
3093 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
4.9 mi · 6 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Eagle Ranch Road Northwest
958 ft · 21 sec · Eagle Ranch Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Paradise Boulevard Northwest
1.7 mi · 4 min · Paradise Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Erlitz Drive Northwest
785 ft · 41 sec · Erlitz Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Ironwood Drive Northwest
103 m · 16 sec · Ironwood Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Elmhurst Drive Northwest
868 ft · 38 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Paradise Hills.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Paradise Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Paradise Hills?
The road trip is about 325.8 miles (524.3 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?
Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Hobbs and 162.9 miles from Paradise Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.4 miles (430.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 $50.69 one way or $101.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Paradise Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Paradise Hills. Straight-line distance: 267.43 mi (430.39 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 Paradise Hills
Situated on Bernalillo County's West Mesa at an elevation of 5,325 feet, this unincorporated community is an established residential suburb overlooking the Rio Grande Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2006000, -106.7011400 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise Hills (-106.70114, 35.2006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $50.69 | $101.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $55.59 | $111.18 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $59.35 | $118.70 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $69.53 | $139.06 |
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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