How far is Zuni Pueblo, NM from Hobbs, NM?

The driving distance from Zuni Pueblo, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 465.7 miles (749.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 366.3 miles (589.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
465.64 mi
07h 39m
Flight
366.31 mi
589.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
366.31 mi
Kilometers
589.52 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
465.64 mi
Kilometers
749.38 km
Drive Time
07h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobbs
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM MDT
Return by in Zuni Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zuni Pueblo
2026-04-23T03:48
Arrive Hobbs
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:40 PM to 3:10 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zuni Pueblo
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Encino
NM

Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Zuni Pueblo
232.7 mi
03h 49m
To Hobbs
233 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Zuni Pueblo and Hobbs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zuni Pueblo and Hobbs.

  1. 1

    Start on Twin Buttes Drive

    574 ft · 29 sec · Twin Buttes Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chavez Circle

    998 ft · 48 sec · Chavez Circle

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Mexico 53

    1.7 mi · 4 min · New Mexico 53

  4. 4

    Continue on NM 53

    7.7 mi · 19 min · NM 53

  5. 5

    Continue on San Rafael Road

    2472 ft · 42 sec · San Rafael Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 53 - NM53

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 53 - NM53

  7. 7

    Continue on Bond Street - NM53

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bond Street - NM53

  8. 8

    Continue on Ice Caves Rd. - NM53

    25 mi · 34 min · Ice Caves Rd. - NM53

  9. 9

    Continue on Ice Caves Road (cdt hiking trail)

    17.3 mi · 23 min · Ice Caves Road (cdt hiking trail)

  10. 10

    Continue on San Rafael Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · San Rafael Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2371 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    135.4 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 285

    27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 8th Street

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1523 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Plains Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North Lovington Highway

    17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Turner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Turner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zuni Pueblo and Hobbs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Rafael Road
145 mi · 31%
8th Street
91.9 mi · 20%
East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 15%
US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 6%
Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
25 mi · 5%
South Main Street
19.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

San Rafael Road

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.4 mi
366.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encino
03h 49m from Zuni Pueblo
Leave By
8:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Zuni Pueblo 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 Zuni Pueblo to Hobbs?

The road trip is about 465.7 miles (749.4 km) and usually takes 07h 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?

Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.7 miles from Zuni Pueblo and 233 miles from Hobbs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 366.3 miles (589.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.4 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 $62.22 one way or $124.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zuni Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Hobbs.

Stop Ideas Near Encino

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Encino, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Encino.

RAIL

Lamy station

100 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

107 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

118 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zuni Pueblo and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 366.31 mi (589.52 km).

Zuni Pueblo

#1 Zuni Pueblo

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population6,302
Coordinates35.0725300, -108.8506400
Altitude1918
CountryUnited States
Hobbs

#2 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Buttes Drive (-108.850998, 35.072467)
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 749 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.43 gal
62.2 L · about $62.22
Round trip
$124.44
32.86 gal · 124.4 L
Estimated CO2
146 kg one way
Round trip: 292 kg / 644 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $62.22 $124.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $69.98 $139.95
Premium $4.63 $75.99 $151.98
Diesel $5.42 $88.97 $177.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Zuni Pueblo and Hobbs. The current time is 03:48:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.