How far is Jemez Pueblo, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from Jemez Pueblo, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 359.5 miles (578.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jemez Pueblo and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jemez Pueblo and Hobbs.
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Start on Eagle Wings
8 m · 1 sec · Eagle Wings
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Keep slight left to continue on Half Moon Street
51 m · 12 sec · Half Moon Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
44 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
149 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Village Plaza Way
57 m · 8 sec · Village Plaza Way
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Continue on Village Plaza Way
629 ft · 28 sec · Village Plaza Way
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
22.4 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1244 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast
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Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Country Club Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road
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Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right
1523 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Plains Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Lovington Highway
17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway
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Continue on North Turner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Turner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jemez Pueblo and Hobbs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
8th Street
Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 01h 41m
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 Jemez Pueblo and Sunny near Hobbs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jemez Pueblo to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 359.5 miles (578.6 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Jemez Pueblo and 181.4 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 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 5:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.06 one way or $96.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jemez Pueblo and Sunny near Hobbs.
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 Jemez Pueblo and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 287.45 mi (462.61 km).
#1 Jemez Pueblo
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,788 |
| Coordinates | 35.6142200, -106.7283200 |
| Altitude | 1708 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 39,339 |
| Coordinates | 32.7026100, -103.1360400 |
| Altitude | 1104 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $48.06 | $96.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $54.05 | $108.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.69 | $117.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.72 | $137.43 |
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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