How far is Santa Teresa, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Teresa, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 385.5 miles (620.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.4 miles (502.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
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.
Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America
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 Santa Teresa and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Teresa and Hobbs.
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Start on County Road 426
1.4 km · 3 min · County Road 426
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Continue on Mesa Poleo Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Mesa Poleo Road
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Turn right onto Agua Sarca Road
1781 ft · 1 min · Agua Sarca Road
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Turn right
19.8 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
29 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit right toward Los Alamos Highway
56 m · 5 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Merge slight left onto Los Alamos Highway
900 ft · 19 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Bridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Santa Clara Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2507 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward Guadalupe Street
1568 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on North Guadalupe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Guadalupe Street
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Turn left onto West Alameda Street
2176 ft · 1 min · West Alameda Street
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Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail
3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Continue on Old Pecos Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners
2133 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
175 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Country Club Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road
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Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street
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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 Santa Teresa and Hobbs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 North
Keep slight right
175 mi · 03h 20m
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 Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 385.5 miles (620.4 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.1 miles from Santa Teresa and 193.5 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.4 miles (502.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 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 $59.95 one way or $119.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Teresa and Mostly Sunny near Hobbs.
Stop Ideas Near Vaughn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vaughn.
Las Vegas station
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Teresa and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 312.4 mi (502.76 km).
#1 Santa Teresa
Situated in Rio Arriba County in northern New Mexico, this unincorporated community rests at a high elevation of approximately 7,448 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1533500, -106.6794800 |
| Altitude | 2270 |
| 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: 620 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $4.41 | $59.95 | $119.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $65.74 | $131.48 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $70.19 | $140.38 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $82.23 | $164.45 |
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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