How far is Tucumcari, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from Tucumcari, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucumcari and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucumcari and Hobbs.
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Start on West Tucumcari Boulevard
563 ft · 18 sec · West Tucumcari Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
30.9 mi · 39 min · South 1st Street
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Turn right
27.5 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto Denby Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Denby Avenue
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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 Tucumcari and Hobbs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tucumcari and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobbs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucumcari to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Portales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Tucumcari and 100.5 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tucumcari and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobbs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucumcari and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 173.94 mi (279.93 km).
#1 Tucumcari
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4,827 |
| Coordinates | 35.1719100, -103.7268600 |
| Altitude | 1247 |
| 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: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.81 | $53.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.75 | $65.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.34 | $76.68 |
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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