How far is Ranchos de Taos, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from Ranchos de Taos, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 374.5 miles (602.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m 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 25m.
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.
Village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ranchos de Taos and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ranchos de Taos and Hobbs.
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Start on Valerio Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Valerio Road
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Turn right onto East Camino Abajo de la Loma
1.2 km · 2 min · East Camino Abajo de la Loma
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Turn right onto High Road to Taos
14.2 mi · 24 min · High Road to Taos
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Continue on New Mexico Highway 518
53.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · New Mexico Highway 518
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Continue on 7th Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Mills Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mills Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East University
1227 ft · 21 sec · East University
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Take the ramp slight right
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1035 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
41.6 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 Ranchos de Taos 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.
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 Ranchos de Taos and Sunny near Hobbs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ranchos de Taos to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 374.5 miles (602.7 km) and usually takes 06h 25m 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?
Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.8 miles from Ranchos de Taos and 193.7 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.3 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 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 $50.03 one way or $100.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ranchos de Taos and Sunny near Hobbs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ranchos de Taos and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 289.16 mi (465.36 km).
#1 Ranchos de Taos
City in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,518 |
| Coordinates | 36.3586400, -105.6094600 |
| Altitude | 2105 |
| 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: 603 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $50.03 | $100.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.26 | $112.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $61.10 | $122.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $71.53 | $143.06 |
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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