How far is Milan, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from Milan, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 393.6 miles (633.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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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 Milan and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan and Hobbs.
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Start on Milan Street
55 m · 10 sec · Milan Street
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
1.5 mi · 2 min · Historic Route 66
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Turn right onto San Rafael Road
2432 ft · 46 sec · San Rafael Road
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Take the ramp left
2198 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
135.4 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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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 · 15 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 Milan and Hobbs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
San Rafael Road
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Milan 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 Milan to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 393.6 miles (633.5 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.7 miles from Milan and 196.9 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.60 one way or $105.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milan and Mostly 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 Milan and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 321.42 mi (517.27 km).
#1 Milan
Village in Cibola County, New Mexico
| Population | 3,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.1697600, -107.8908900 |
| Altitude | 1987 |
| 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: 633 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $52.60 | $105.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $59.16 | $118.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $64.24 | $128.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $75.21 | $150.43 |
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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