How far is Pecos, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from Pecos, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 311.9 miles (502 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
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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 07m.
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 Quay County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pecos and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos and Hobbs.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on NM 63
4.8 mi · 7 min · NM 63
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Turn right onto NM 63
117 m · 10 sec · NM 63
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Take the ramp left
790 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
1052 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
41.5 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit left
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66
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Continue on South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84
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Continue on North 4th Street
1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 60
35.6 mi · 41 min · US Highway 60
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Turn right onto 10th Street
14.1 mi · 19 min · 10th Street
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Keep slight left
17.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto North Avenue I
1 mi · 3 min · North Avenue I
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Turn left onto West 18th Street
2594 ft · 1 min · West 18th Street
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Turn right onto South Avenue D
82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · South Avenue D
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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 Pecos and Hobbs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Avenue D
Turn right onto South Avenue D
82.5 mi · 01h 35m
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 Pecos and Sunny near Hobbs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pecos to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 311.9 miles (502 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.4 miles from Pecos and 152.5 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 6:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.69 one way or $83.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pecos and Sunny near Hobbs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pecos and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 245.84 mi (395.64 km).
#1 Pecos
Human settlement in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,313 |
| Coordinates | 35.5742000, -105.6750200 |
| Altitude | 2110 |
| 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: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $3.79 | $41.69 | $83.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.89 | $93.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.92 | $101.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.62 | $119.24 |
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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