How far is North Valley, NM from Hobbs, NM?

The driving distance from North Valley, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (423 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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
322.76 mi
05h 13m
Flight
262.84 mi
423 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.84 mi
Kilometers
423 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.76 mi
Kilometers
519.43 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobbs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM MDT
Return by in North Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Valley
2026-04-19T05:32
Arrive Hobbs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Valley
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 North Valley
159.8 mi
02h 36m
To Hobbs
162.9 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Valley and Hobbs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    602 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Candelaria Road Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Candelaria Road Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto University Boulevard Northeast

    3094 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 40 East: Santa Rosa

    2673 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Coronado Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US Highway 285

    27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Street

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 8th Street

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

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

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1523 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Plains Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Lovington Highway

    17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Turner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Turner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Valley 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
91.9 mi · 28%
East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 22%
Coronado Freeway
57.6 mi · 18%
US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 8%
South Main Street
19.2 mi · 6%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Sumner
02h 36m from North Valley
Leave By
6:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving North Valley 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 North Valley to Hobbs?

The road trip is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from North Valley and 162.9 miles from Hobbs.

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

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (423 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.13 one way or $86.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Valley and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 262.84 mi (423 km).

North Valley

#1 North Valley

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population11,333
Coordinates35.1733800, -106.6233600
Altitude1522
CountryUnited States
Hobbs

#2 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Start: Camino de Los Hijos Northwest (-106.62323, 35.173981)
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.11 L · about $43.13
Round trip
$86.27
22.78 gal · 86.22 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.13 $86.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.51 $97.02
Premium $4.63 $52.68 $105.36
Diesel $5.42 $61.68 $123.35

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Valley and Hobbs. The current time is 05:32:13.

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.