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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Quick Snapshot
Road
359.52 mi
05h 51m
Flight
287.45 mi
462.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.45 mi
Kilometers
462.61 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.52 mi
Kilometers
578.59 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobbs
Wed, May 13, 7:23 PM MDT
Return by in Jemez Pueblo
Thu, May 14, 1:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jemez Pueblo
2026-05-13T13:31
Arrive Hobbs
Wed, May 13, 7:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:16 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jemez Pueblo
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Vaughn
NM

Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Jemez Pueblo
178.1 mi
02h 55m
To Hobbs
181.4 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
96°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Eagle Wings

    8 m · 1 sec · Eagle Wings

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Half Moon Street

    51 m · 12 sec · Half Moon Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Street

    149 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Village Plaza Way

    57 m · 8 sec · Village Plaza Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Village Plaza Way

    629 ft · 28 sec · Village Plaza Way

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    22.4 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1244 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast

    140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto US Highway 285

    27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285

  21. 21

    Continue on Oak Street

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 8th Street

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    1523 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Plains Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on North Lovington Highway

    17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on North Turner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
91.9 mi · 26%
East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 20%
Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 15%
US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 8%
South Main Street
19.2 mi · 5%
North Lovington Highway
17 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.1 mi
287.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
02h 55m from Jemez Pueblo
Leave By
5:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vaughn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vaughn.

RAIL

Las Vegas station

110 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jemez Pueblo and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 287.45 mi (462.61 km).

Jemez Pueblo

#1 Jemez Pueblo

Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

Population1,788
Coordinates35.6142200, -106.7283200
Altitude1708
CountryUnited States
Hobbs

#2 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle Wings (-106.727977, 35.613985)
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.69 gal
48.02 L · about $48.06
Round trip
$96.11
25.38 gal · 96.04 L
Estimated CO2
112.8 kg one way
Round trip: 225.6 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Mexico · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jemez Pueblo and Hobbs. The current time is 13:31:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.