Trip from Agua Fria, NM to Hobbs, NM

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

311.1 mi

501 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 20m ★

6 AM

6h 33m

8 AM

6h 57m

10 AM

6h 41m

12 PM

6h 39m

3 PM

6h 42m

5 PM

6h 56m

8 PM

6h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Agua Fria, NM

César O'neill

city in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Hobbs, NM

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Trip Overview

The drive from Agua Fria, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 311.1 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 285, East 2nd Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 175.2 miles on US 285. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

155.5 miles from Agua Fria, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Agua Fria, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 311.1 miles and takes about 6h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 285 is the longest continuous segment at about 175.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,925 ft 3,517 ft

Total Climb

1,388 ft

Total Descent

4,327 ft

Highest Point

6,925 ft

~44.4 mi in

Elevation Range

3,409 ft

Notable High Points

6,925 ft at ~44.4 miles +303 ft prominence

4,346 ft at ~244.4 miles +342 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Agua Fria Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 311.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Agua Fria Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (US 285): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Agua Fria Street

Turn right onto Agua Fria Street

Navigation decision point

4.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Clines Corners

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Clines Corners

14.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 285

Keep slight right at fork onto US 285

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

194.2 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | CR 93 / North Atkinson Avenue

Turn right onto CR 93 / North Atkinson Avenue

Navigation decision point

196.2 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | US 380 / East 2nd Street

Turn left onto US 380 / East 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 285	175.2 mi	3h 20m
East 2nd Street	71.3 mi	1h 44m
South Main Street	19 mi	21m
North Lovington Highway	17 mi	20m
I 25	7.7 mi	7m
North Main Street	4.9 mi	8m
South Main Avenue	2.6 mi	4m
North Atkinson Avenue	2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: US 285 — 175.2 mi, about 3h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Agua Fria, NM and Hobbs, NM.

Start on this road

123 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn right onto Agua Fria Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Agua Fria Street

Turn right onto Siler Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Siler Road

Turn left onto NM 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cerrillos Road

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Turn straight onto NM 466

1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint Michaels Drive

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Clines Corners

Merge onto US 84; US 285

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Saint Francis Drive

Take the exit onto US 84; US 285

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 84; US 285

Merge onto I 25

7.7 mi · 7 min · I 25

Take the exit onto US 285

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 285

Keep slight right at fork onto US 285

175 mi · 3 hr 20 min · US 285

Continue on US 285

3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Country Club Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Country Club Road

Turn right onto CR 93

2.0 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue

Turn left onto US 380

71 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East 2nd Street

Turn right onto NM 206

19 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Continue on US 82

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Plains Highway

Continue on US 82

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

Continue on US 82

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 82

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

Continue on NM 18

17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway

Continue on North Turner Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street

Arrive at destination

North Turner Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 155.5 miles from Agua Fria, NM, or about 3h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 68 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 155.5 miles or 3h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hobbs, NM than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Agua Fria, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Agua Fria, NM

This is one driving day of about 311.1 miles and 6h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Agua Fria, NM.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 285 for about 175.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 155.5 mi from Agua Fria, NM · 3h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Santa Rosa, NM

156 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Edgewood, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roswell, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.5 miles from Agua Fria, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 285 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.2 miles.

Arriving in Hobbs, NM

The final approach into Hobbs, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hobbs, NM.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.98 one way

$93.97 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$51.58	$103.15
premium	$4.56	$55.84	$111.68
diesel	$5.61	$68.69	$137.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.3	1	$32.67	$14.93
Efficient EV	77.8	0	$27.22	$12.44
EV Truck/SUV	124.4	1	$43.55	$19.91

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Agua Fria, NM

Evening in Agua Fria on Wednesday

Local time

5:01 PM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hobbs, NM

Evening in Hobbs on Wednesday

Local time

5:01 PM

MDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Santa Rosa, NM

156 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 32m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Agua Fria, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 311.1 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 285, East 2nd Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 155.5 miles from Agua Fria, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Agua Fria, NM to Hobbs, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 3,517 ft to 6,925 ft elevation with about 1,388 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.

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