How far is Nambe, NM from Hobbs, NM?

The driving distance from Nambe, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 327.9 miles (527.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
327.87 mi
05h 27m
Flight
273.83 mi
440.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.83 mi
Kilometers
440.69 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.87 mi
Kilometers
527.66 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobbs
Thu, Oct 15, 4:26 PM MDT
Return by in Nambe
Thu, Oct 15, 9:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nambe
2026-10-15T10:58
Arrive Hobbs
Thu, Oct 15, 4:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nambe
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
Fort Sumner
NM

Village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States

From Nambe
163.3 mi
02h 43m
To Hobbs
164.6 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nambe and Hobbs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nambe and Hobbs.

  1. 1

    Start on Summer Road

    3181 ft · 2 min · Summer Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nambe Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Nambe Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Santa Fe Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Taos Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US 84/285

    7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285

  6. 6

    Continue on North Saint Francis Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Guadalupe Street

    1568 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Guadalupe Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Guadalupe Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Alameda Street

    2176 ft · 1 min · West Alameda Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail

    3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Pecos Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners

    2133 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    175 mi · 3 hr 20 min

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

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

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    1523 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Plains Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North Lovington Highway

    17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on North Turner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Turner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nambe 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
182 mi · 55%
East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 22%
South Main Street
19.2 mi · 6%
North Lovington Highway
17 mi · 5%
US 84/285
7.52 mi · 2%
North Main Street
4.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Keep slight right

175 mi · 03h 20m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
273.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Sumner
02h 43m from Nambe
Leave By
6:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Nambe 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 Nambe to Hobbs?

The road trip is about 327.9 miles (527.7 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.3 miles from Nambe and 164.6 miles from Hobbs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 6:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.00 one way or $102.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Nambe and Mostly Sunny near Hobbs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nambe and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 273.83 mi (440.69 km).

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#1 Nambe

Situated within Santa Fe County in the high desert foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this area lies at an elevation of 5,994 feet.

Population0
Coordinates35.8933600, -105.9825200
Altitude1827
CountryUnited States
Hobbs

#2 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Start: Summer Road (-105.982428, 35.893349)
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.57 gal
43.8 L · about $51.00
Round trip
$102.00
23.14 gal · 87.6 L
Estimated CO2
102.8 kg one way
Round trip: 205.6 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $51.00 $102.00
Mid-grade $4.83 $55.93 $111.86
Premium $5.16 $59.71 $119.43
Diesel $6.05 $69.95 $139.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nambe and Hobbs. The current time is 10:58:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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