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Trip from Atoka, NM to Hobbs, NM

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

100.3 mi

161 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

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Downtown Hobbs, NM, NM

Hobbs, NM

Yaroslav Shuraev

Trip Overview

The drive from Atoka, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 100.3 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Carlsbad Highway, Seven Rivers Highway, Hobbs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on West Carlsbad Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

50.2 miles from Atoka, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 100.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Carlsbad Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 25.7 miles in near NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Atoka, NM to Hobbs, NM is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.7 miles (NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route): Navigation decision point; at 99.9 miles (South Turner Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

3
25.7 mi into trip | ~29m in | NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route

Turn left onto NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route

Navigation decision point

4
99.9 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | South Turner Street

Turn left onto South Turner Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Carlsbad Highway 39.6 mi 45m
Seven Rivers Highway 24.3 mi 27m
Hobbs Highway 20.4 mi 21m
George Shoup Relief Route 8.4 mi 9m
East Greene Street 3.3 mi 3m
West Marland Boulevard 2.5 mi 3m
Artesia Highway 1 mi 1m
South Turner Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Carlsbad Highway — 39.6 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Atoka Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · East Atoka Road
2

Turn left onto US 285

24 mi · 27 min · Seven Rivers Highway
3

Continue on US 285

1.0 mi · 1 min · Artesia Highway
4

Turn left onto NM 200

8.4 mi · 9 min · George Shoup Relief Route
5

Turn left onto US 62; US 180

3.3 mi · 3 min · East Greene Street
6

Continue on US 62; US 180

20 mi · 21 min · Hobbs Highway
7

Continue on US 62; US 180

40 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
8

Continue on US 62; US 180

2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
9

Turn left onto South Turner Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Turner Street
10

Arrive at destination

North Turner Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.2 miles from Atoka, NM, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Atoka, NM

This is one driving day of about 100.3 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Atoka, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Carlsbad Highway for about 39.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.2 mi from Atoka, NM · 57m into the drive

Downtown Pecos, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pecos, TX

50 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

Denver City, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kermit, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Atoka, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

National Park

High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when s...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour $1 near mile 20.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.33 one way

$30.67 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $16.82 $33.64
premium $4.61 $18.20 $36.41
diesel $5.64 $22.28 $44.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.1 0 $10.53 $4.81
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01
EV Truck/SUV 40.1 0 $14.04 $6.42

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Atoka, NM

Morning in Atoka on Monday

Local time

10:09 AM

MDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hobbs, NM

Morning in Hobbs on Monday

Local time

10:09 AM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Atoka, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 100.3 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Carlsbad Highway, Seven Rivers Highway, Hobbs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.2 miles from Atoka, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Atoka, NM to Hobbs, NM is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.7 miles (NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route): Navigation decision point; at 99.9 miles (South Turner Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Atoka, NM to Hobbs, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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