How far is Taos, NM from Hobbs, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Taos and Hobbs is 291.09 miles (468.46 km).
Flight distance from Taos, NM to Hobbs, NM is 291.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Taos to Hobbs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Taos, New Mexico to Hobbs, New Mexico is: 378.47 miles (609.09 km) by car.
Driving from Taos to Hobbs will take approximately 06 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Taos
Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5872 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°24'26"N 105°34'23"W |
| Latitude | 36.4072500 |
| Longitude | -105.5730700 |
| Altitude | 2124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 39339 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'9"N 103°8'10"W |
| Latitude | 32.7026100 |
| Longitude | -103.1360400 |
| Altitude | 1104 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Hobbs: North Turner Street (-103.136215,32.70261)
Estimated Travel Time Between Taos and Hobbs
The distance between Taos and Hobbs is 609 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Taos and Hobbs. The current time is 21:41:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.55 liters (13.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Taos and Hobbs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Taos to Hobbs is $46.36 (diesel $60.98).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $46.36 | $51.23 | $55.02 | $60.98 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Taos and Hobbs (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
