How far is Hobbs, NM from Tucumcari, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Tucumcari, NM is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Tucumcari.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Tucumcari.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min · Denby Avenue
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Turn right onto Brownhorn Street
27.5 mi · 39 min · Brownhorn Street
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Turn left
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto East Tucumcari Boulevard
604 ft · 17 sec · East Tucumcari Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tucumcari Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Tucumcari.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hobbs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Tucumcari?
The road trip is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Portales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Hobbs and 99.8 miles from Tucumcari.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hobbs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Tucumcari. Straight-line distance: 173.94 mi (279.93 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 Tucumcari
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4,827 |
| Coordinates | 35.1719100, -103.7268600 |
| Altitude | 1247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucumcari (-103.72686, 35.17191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.70 | $53.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.61 | $65.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.18 | $76.35 |
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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