How far is Hobbs, NM from Raton, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Raton, NM is about 395.3 miles (636.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.5 miles (482 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
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.
City in Quay County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Raton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Raton.
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Start on North Turner Street
3117 ft · 1 min · North Turner Street
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Turn right onto East Sanger Street
2656 ft · 1 min · East Sanger Street
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Turn left onto North Dal Paso Street
6 mi · 9 min · North Dal Paso Street
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Continue on North Denver City Highway
15 mi · 22 min · North Denver City Highway
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 82
14.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Highway 82
2242 ft · 35 sec · Highway 82
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Turn right onto Roswell Highway
71 m · 4 sec · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Cowboy Way
1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 214
73.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Highway 214
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Turn left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 11th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto South 25 Mile Avenue
29.7 mi · 31 min · South 25 Mile Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 385
49.4 mi · 51 min · US Highway 385
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Take the ramp straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
55.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
919 ft · 27 sec · Spruce Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Raton Highway
43.5 mi · 48 min · Raton Highway
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Raton Highway
36.3 mi · 41 min · Raton Highway
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Turn straight
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto South 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Clark Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Raton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Highway 214
Turn sharp left onto Highway 214
73.7 mi · 01h 17m
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 Raton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Raton?
The road trip is about 395.3 miles (636.2 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?
San Jon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.8 miles from Hobbs and 197.5 miles from Raton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.5 miles (482 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.8 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 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 $52.83 one way or $105.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Raton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Raton. Straight-line distance: 299.5 mi (482 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 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 36.9033600, -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raton (-104.43915, 36.90336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 636 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $52.83 | $105.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $59.41 | $118.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $64.52 | $129.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $75.54 | $151.08 |
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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