How far is Otero County, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from Otero County, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 201 miles (323.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Otero County and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otero County and Hobbs.
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Start on Fort Bliss Military Res
1126 ft · 56 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
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Turn sharp right onto Conoswood Court
119 m · 22 sec · Conoswood Court
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Turn left onto Norwood Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Norwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pioneer Drive
570 ft · 27 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn right onto Timber Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Timber Drive
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Turn right onto Summer Drive
1528 ft · 1 min · Summer Drive
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Turn left onto Sacramento River Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Sacramento River Road
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Turn right onto Calcite Drive
2367 ft · 2 min · Calcite Drive
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Turn right onto Ruby Drive
2920 ft · 2 min · Ruby Drive
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Turn right onto Tres Marias Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Tres Marias Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sacramento Hoover Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Sacramento Hoover Road
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Continue on Sacramento River Road
3.8 mi · 15 min · Sacramento River Road
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Continue on Hoover Road
3.2 mi · 12 min · Hoover Road
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Turn slight left onto Forest Road 537
4.6 mi · 18 min · Forest Road 537
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Continue on Surveyors Canyon Road
4.7 mi · 18 min · Surveyors Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Owen Prather Highway
3.4 mi · 8 min · Owen Prather Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
26.4 mi · 46 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 82
20.7 mi · 24 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Hope Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
15.4 mi · 23 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway
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Turn right onto Bermuda Road
16.9 mi · 25 min · Bermuda Road
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Continue on NM Highway 529
14.3 mi · 21 min · NM Highway 529
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Carlsbad Highway
12 mi · 14 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 Otero County and Hobbs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lovington Highway
Continue on Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Otero County 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 Otero County to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 201 miles (323.4 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?
Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Otero County and 112.7 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 8:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.16 one way or $62.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Otero County and Mostly Sunny near Hobbs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Otero County and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 151.7 mi (244.13 km).
#1 Otero County
County in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 67,967 |
| Coordinates | 32.6131600, -105.7416800 |
| Altitude | 2117 |
| 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: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $4.40 | $31.16 | $62.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $34.15 | $68.31 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $36.46 | $72.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $42.38 | $84.77 |
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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