How far is Hobbs, NM from Tome, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Tome, NM is about 347.1 miles (558.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.
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.
Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Tome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Tome.
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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
57.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
1343 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Las Cruces
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
22.2 mi · 23 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
1397 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
1341 ft · 32 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street Northeast
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Turn right onto El Cerro Road
1998 ft · 49 sec · El Cerro Road
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Continue on Vigil Road
1664 ft · 46 sec · Vigil Road
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Turn right onto Highway 47
4.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 47
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Turn right onto Church Loop Road
33 m · 5 sec · Church Loop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Loop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Tome.
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 Tome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Tome?
The road trip is about 347.1 miles (558.6 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from Hobbs and 173.5 miles from Tome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.2 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 $54.00 one way or $108.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Tome.
Stop Ideas Near Vaughn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vaughn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Tome. Straight-line distance: 249.87 mi (402.13 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 Tome
Positioned in Valencia County at an elevation of 4829 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Rio Grande Valley in central New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7408900, -106.7283600 |
| Altitude | 1472 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tome (-106.72836, 34.74089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $54.00 | $108.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $59.22 | $118.43 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $63.22 | $126.44 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $74.06 | $148.13 |
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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