How far is Hobbs, NM from Sunland Park, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 246.1 miles (396 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.08 mi
04h 03m
Flight
210.74 mi
339.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.74 mi
Kilometers
339.16 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.08 mi
Kilometers
396.03 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunland Park
Tue, May 5, 10:05 AM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Tue, May 5, 2:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-05-05T06:02
Arrive Sunland Park
Tue, May 5, 10:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobbs
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Loving
NM

Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Hobbs
120.7 mi
02h 01m
To Sunland Park
125.4 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Sunland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Sunland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Turner Street

    2186 ft · 48 sec · North Turner Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive

    2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West

    50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Executive Center Boulevard, Mesa Park Drive

    1708 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Executive Center Boulevard

    3002 ft · 1 min · Executive Center Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Paisano Drive

    2825 ft · 57 sec · West Paisano Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    2323 ft · 30 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 273: McNutt Road

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto McNutt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · McNutt Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive

    1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive

    113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Sunland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 42%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 16%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 14%
Montana Avenue
21.4 mi · 9%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 8%
I 10 West
7.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
210.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loving
02h 01m from Hobbs
Leave By
8:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hobbs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sunland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Sunland Park?

The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Loving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Hobbs and 125.4 miles from Sunland Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 8:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.87 one way or $65.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hobbs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sunland Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 210.74 mi (339.16 km).

Hobbs

#1 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Sunland Park

#2 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Start: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.87 L · about $32.87
Round trip
$65.74
17.36 gal · 65.74 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.87 $65.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.97 $73.94
Premium $4.63 $40.14 $80.29
Diesel $5.42 $47.00 $94.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobbs and Sunland Park. The current time is 06:02:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.