Origin
Edgewood, NM
Evening in Edgewood on Friday
Local time
5:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewood, NM to Hobbs, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 53m
Distance
286.6 mi
461 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 40m
★
6 AM
5h 53m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
6h 0m
3 PM
6h 4m
5 PM
6h 18m
8 PM
5h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewood, NM
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Hobbs, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgewood, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 286.6 miles and takes about 5h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 8th Street, East 2nd Street, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.9 miles on 8th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.28 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
143.3 miles from Edgewood, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 53m. Total distance: 286.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 53m drive with frequent turns across 286.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
8th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 91.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
30.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
5
31 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
169.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
|
CR 93 / North Atkinson Avenue
Turn right onto CR 93 / North Atkinson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
171.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
|
US 380 / East 2nd Street
Turn left onto US 380 / East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edgewood, NM to Hobbs, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
Santa Fe
30.7 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Street | 91.9 mi | 1h 41m |
| East 2nd Street | 71.3 mi | 1h 44m |
| I 40 | 30.4 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 285 | 27.4 mi | 31m |
| South Main Street | 19 mi | 21m |
| North Lovington Highway | 17 mi | 20m |
| Oak Street | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| North Main Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
8th Street
— 91.9 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, NM and Hobbs, NM.
1
Start on NM 344
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
NM-344
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
3
Merge onto I 40
30 mi
·
30 min
·
I 40
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
5
Keep slight left at fork
470 ft
·
15 sec
6
Turn right onto US 285
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US Highway 285
7
Continue on US 60; US 285
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Oak Street
8
Continue on US 54; US 60; US 285
92 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
8th Street
9
Continue on US 285
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn left onto East Country Club Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Country Club Road
11
Turn right onto CR 93
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Atkinson Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 380
71 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
East 2nd Street
13
Turn right onto NM 206
19 mi
·
21 min
·
South Main Street
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
15
Continue on US 82
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Plains Highway
16
Continue on US 82
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tatum Highway
17
Continue on US 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on US 82
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Avenue
19
Continue on NM 18
17 mi
·
20 min
·
North Lovington Highway
20
Continue on North Turner Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Turner Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Turner Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 143.3 miles from Edgewood, NM, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.9 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 63 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.3 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 48m
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 Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, NM
This is one driving day of about 286.6 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Edgewood, 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 8th Street for about 91.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.3 mi from Edgewood, NM · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.3 miles from Edgewood, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 8th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.28 one way
$86.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $47.51 | $95.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $51.44 | $102.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.28 | $126.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86 | 1 | $30.09 | $13.76 |
| Efficient EV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.08 | $11.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.6 | 1 | $40.12 | $18.34 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Hobbs, NM
Evening in Hobbs on Friday
Local time
5:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
86°F
Patchy Blowing Dust
SW 20 to 25 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
85°F
Roswell, NM
143 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
42 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
5h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edgewood, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 286.6 miles and takes about 5h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 8th Street, East 2nd Street, I 40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.3 miles from Edgewood, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Edgewood, NM to Hobbs, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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