How far is La Union, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from La Union, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 04h 13m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Union and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Union and Hobbs.
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Start on Mercantil Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Mercantil Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Canutillo la Union Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Canutillo la Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Doniphan Drive
2572 ft · 50 sec · Doniphan Drive
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Turn left onto Talbot Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Talbot Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
24.3 mi · 32 min · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue
1287 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Montana Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit left
686 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Montana Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
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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 National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Turner Street
2186 ft · 44 sec · South 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 La Union and Hobbs.
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.
Sunny leaving La Union and Mostly Sunny near Hobbs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Union to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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 126.3 miles from La Union and 124.6 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 8:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.05 one way or $78.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Union and Mostly Sunny near Hobbs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Union and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 212.29 mi (341.64 km).
#1 La Union
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3,799 feet, this community lies within the fertile Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9506600, -106.6616600 |
| Altitude | 1158 |
| 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: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $39.05 | $78.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $42.83 | $85.66 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $45.73 | $91.45 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $53.57 | $107.14 |
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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