How far is Hobbs, NM from University Park, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to University Park, NM is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and University Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and University Park.
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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
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
12.3 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375 North
1623 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
24 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
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Turn right onto North Desert Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Desert Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
5.3 mi · 6 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.3 mi · 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East University Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East University Avenue
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Turn right
128 m · 36 sec
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and University Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hobbs and Mostly Cloudy near University Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to University Park?
The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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 136.8 miles from Hobbs and 137 miles from University Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.64 one way or $77.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Mostly Cloudy near University Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and University Park. Straight-line distance: 212.78 mi (342.43 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 University Park
Census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.2834300, -106.7533400 |
| Altitude | 1193 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Park (-106.75334, 32.28343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $4.00 | $38.64 | $77.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.83 | $85.66 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $45.92 | $91.85 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $57.40 | $114.80 |
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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