How far is Hobbs, NM from Taos, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Taos, NM is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Taos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Taos.
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Start on North Turner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street
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Continue on North Lovington Highway
17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on Plains Highway
2815 ft · 36 sec · Plains Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Tatum Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Tatum Highway
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Turn left onto West 18th Street
2594 ft · 1 min · West 18th Street
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Turn right onto South Avenue I
1 mi · 3 min · South Avenue I
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Fir Street
2649 ft · 45 sec · West Fir Street
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Continue on South Roosevelt Road 5
13.8 mi · 20 min · South Roosevelt Road 5
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Turn straight
17.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Denby Avenue
35.6 mi · 41 min · Denby Avenue
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Continue on East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84
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Continue on Historic Route 66
739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 North: Las Vegas
1230 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
41.4 mi · 47 min · North US Highway 84
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Take the exit right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Mills Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mills Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · 7th Street
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Continue on New Mexico Highway 518
53.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · New Mexico Highway 518
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Continue on High Road to Taos
15.7 mi · 27 min · High Road to Taos
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Turn straight
86 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paseo del Pueblo Sur
3.5 mi · 6 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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Turn right onto Kit Carson Road
35 m · 4 sec · Kit Carson Road
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Turn left onto Barela Lane
10 m · 1 sec · Barela Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barela Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Taos.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Tatum Highway
Continue on Tatum Highway
82.5 mi · 01h 35m
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 Taos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Taos?
The road trip is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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 182.7 miles from Hobbs and 182.4 miles from Taos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 $48.78 one way or $97.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Taos.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Taos. Straight-line distance: 291.09 mi (468.46 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 Taos
Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5,872 |
| Coordinates | 36.4072500, -105.5730700 |
| Altitude | 2124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taos (-105.57307, 36.40725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $48.78 | $97.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $54.86 | $109.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $59.57 | $119.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $69.75 | $139.49 |
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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