Trip from Hobbs, NM to Agua Fria, NM

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

311.6 mi

502 km

Drive Score

8/10

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 32m

8 AM

6h 57m

10 AM

6h 41m

12 PM

6h 38m

3 PM

6h 42m

5 PM

6h 55m

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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city in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Hobbs, NM

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Agua Fria, NM

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hobbs, NM to Agua Fria, NM covers 311.6 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 South Main Street, Shenrick Street, NM Highway 529 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.3 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.06 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

155.8 miles from Hobbs, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 32m drive with frequent turns across 311.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 113.3 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 0.4 miles in near US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 32m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 46.1 miles (US 82 / Lovington Highway): Navigation decision point; at 77.3 miles (US 285 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard

Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard

Navigation decision point

46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 82 / Lovington Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 82 / Lovington Highway

Navigation decision point

77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 285 / North 1st Street

Turn right onto US 285 / North 1st Street

Navigation decision point

304.8 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

306.1 mi into trip | ~6h 20m in | NM 466 / Saint Michaels Drive

Keep slight left at fork onto NM 466 / Saint Michaels Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Main Street	113.3 mi	2h 13m
Shenrick Street	68.8 mi	1h 21m
NM Highway 529	31.2 mi	46m
Southeast Main Street	30 mi	35m
Lovington Highway	29.1 mi	43m
West Carlsbad Highway	12 mi	13m
Roswell Highway	7.2 mi	8m
I 25	5.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: South Main Street — 113.3 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Turner Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Turner Street

Turn right onto US 62; US 180

2.5 mi · 2 min · West Marland Boulevard

Continue on US 62; US 180

12 mi · 13 min · West Carlsbad Highway

Turn right onto NM 529

31 mi · 46 min · NM Highway 529

At end of road, turn left onto US 82

29 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway

Continue on US 82

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto US 285

2.0 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

Continue on US 285

7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

Continue on US 285

30 mi · 35 min · Southeast Main Street

Continue on US 285

113 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 60; US 285

69 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Shenrick Street

Turn left onto US 285

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 285

Merge onto I 25

5.9 mi · 5 min · I 25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail

Keep slight right at fork

499 ft · 13 sec

Turn straight onto NM 466

1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail

Keep slight left at fork onto NM 466

2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint Michaels Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto NM 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cerrillos Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto Siler Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Siler Road

Turn left onto Agua Fria Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Agua Fria Street

Turn left

123 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at destination

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 155.8 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 3h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.3 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 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 155.8 miles or 3h 22m 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 20m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hobbs, 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 Hobbs, NM

This is one driving day of about 311.6 miles and 6h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hobbs, 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 South Main Street for about 113.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 155.8 mi from Hobbs, NM · 3h 22m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Chaves County, New Mexico, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roswell, 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

Denver City, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Farwell, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from Hobbs, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South Main Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.3 miles.

Arriving in Agua Fria, NM

The final approach into Agua Fria, 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 Agua Fria, 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

$47.06 one way

$94.12 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$51.66	$103.32
premium	$4.56	$55.93	$111.86
diesel	$5.61	$68.80	$137.59

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: 109 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	93.5	1	$32.72	$14.96
Efficient EV	77.9	0	$27.27	$12.46
EV Truck/SUV	124.6	1	$43.62	$19.94

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 14, 2026

Origin

Hobbs, NM

Afternoon in Hobbs on Wednesday

Local time

3:07 PM

MDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 25 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:30PM MDT until April 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 14 at 12:30PM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Destination

Agua Fria, NM

Afternoon in Agua Fria on Wednesday

Local time

3:07 PM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Roswell, 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

18 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

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 Hobbs, NM to Agua Fria, NM covers 311.6 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 South Main Street, Shenrick Street, NM Highway 529. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 155.8 miles from Hobbs, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.06 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 itself is not hard, but at 6h 32m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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

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