How far is Raton, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from Raton, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 379.1 miles (610.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.5 miles (482 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m 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 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Quay County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raton and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raton and Hobbs.
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Start on Clark Avenue
12 m · 6 sec · Clark Avenue
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
118 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn slight right onto Sugarite Avenue
642 ft · 18 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
1987 ft · 47 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
923 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on East Cook Avenue
1679 ft · 35 sec · East Cook Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1515 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Clayton Road
35.9 mi · 41 min · Clayton Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Raton Highway
43.5 mi · 49 min · Raton Highway
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
919 ft · 27 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
55.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385 South: Channing
80.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
20.8 mi · 21 min · West 1st Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
99 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1st Street
73.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · North 1st Street
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Turn slight right
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowboy Way
1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way
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Turn left onto Highway 82
2281 ft · 36 sec · Highway 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
14.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 82
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
21 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto East Sanger Street
2656 ft · 1 min · East Sanger Street
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Turn left onto North Turner Street
3117 ft · 1 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 Raton and Hobbs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 385 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 385 South: Channing
80.1 mi · 01h 25m
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 Raton 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 Raton to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 379.1 miles (610.1 km) and usually takes 06h 40m 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?
San Jon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198 miles from Raton and 181.1 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.5 miles (482 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.6 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 $50.67 one way or $101.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raton and Mostly Sunny near Hobbs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raton and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 299.5 mi (482 km).
#1 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 36.9033600, -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| 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: 610 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
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 | $50.67 | $101.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.99 | $113.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $61.88 | $123.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $72.45 | $144.91 |
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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