How far is Hobbs, NM from Radium Springs, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Radium Springs, NM is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Radium Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Radium Springs.
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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
19.6 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Radium Springs
979 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Fort Selden Road
1938 ft · 40 sec · Fort Selden Road
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Turn uturn onto Desert Edge Road
545 ft · 32 sec · Desert Edge Road
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Turn left onto Frodo Place
1.3 km · 3 min · Frodo Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto De Beers
1 km · 3 min · De Beers
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Turn left onto County Road D006
1390 ft · 1 min · County Road D006
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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 Radium Springs.
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.
Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Radium Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Radium Springs?
The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Carlsbad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Hobbs and 146 miles from Radium Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 5:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.01 one way or $78.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Radium Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Radium Springs. Straight-line distance: 221.15 mi (355.9 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 Radium Springs
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,699 |
| Coordinates | 32.5012000, -106.9280700 |
| Altitude | 1211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Radium Springs (-106.92807, 32.5012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $39.01 | $78.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.64 | $95.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.77 | $111.55 |
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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