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Trip from Hobbs, NM to Pecos, NM

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

318.7 mi

513 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 4m ★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 9m

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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village in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States

Pecos, NM

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hobbs, NM to Pecos, NM covers 318.7 miles and takes about 6h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tatum Highway, North US Highway 84, US Highway 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.6 miles on Tatum Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.13 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

159.4 miles from Hobbs, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 16m. Total distance: 318.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Hobbs, NM to Pecos, NM covers 318.7 miles and takes about 6h 16m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tatum Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 107.2 miles in near West 18th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, 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 107.2 miles (West 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.7 miles (NM 267 / West Fir Street): Navigation decision point; at 219.1 miles: 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.

4
107.2 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | West 18th Street

Turn left onto West 18th Street

Navigation decision point

5
108.7 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | NM 267 / West Fir Street

At end of road, turn left onto NM 267 / West Fir Street

Navigation decision point

5
219.1 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Turn left toward I 40 West

Navigation decision point

Toward I 40 West
5
281 mi into trip | ~5h 34m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
312.7 mi into trip | ~6h 6m in

Take the exit toward NM 63, NM 50: Rowe, Pecos

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NM 63, NM 50: Rowe, Pecos

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tatum Highway 83.6 mi 1h 36m
North US Highway 84 41.5 mi 47m
US Highway 84 41.1 mi 46m
Denby Avenue 35.6 mi 41m
I 25 31.5 mi 31m
I 40 19.9 mi 19m
NM 267 17.4 mi 23m
North Lovington Highway 17 mi 20m
Longest stretch: Tatum Highway — 83.6 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Turner Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street
2

Continue on NM 18

17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway
3

Continue on NM 18

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
4

Continue on US 82

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
5

Continue on US 82

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
6

Continue on US 82

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Plains Highway
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
8

Continue on NM 206

82 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Tatum Highway
9

Turn left onto West 18th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 18th Street
10

Turn right onto South Avenue I

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Avenue I
11

At end of road, turn left onto NM 267

0.5 mi · 44 sec · West Fir Street
12

Continue on NM 267

14 mi · 20 min · South Roosevelt Road 5
13

Turn straight onto NM 267

17 mi · 23 min · NM 267
14

Turn left onto US 60; US 84

36 mi · 41 min · Denby Avenue
15

Continue on US 60; US 84

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
16

Turn right onto US 84

0.6 mi · 42 sec · North 4th Street
17

Continue on US 84

41 mi · 46 min · US Highway 84
18

Continue on US 84

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
19

Turn left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 40 West
20

Merge onto I 40

20 mi · 19 min · I 40
21

Take the exit onto US 84

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 84
Toward US 84 North: Las Vegas
22

Turn right onto US 84

42 mi · 47 min · North US Highway 84
23

Take the exit onto US 84

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 84
24

Merge onto I 25

32 mi · 31 min · I 25
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward NM 63, NM 50: Rowe, Pecos
26

Continue on NM 63

5.8 mi · 9 min · NM 63
27

Arrive at destination

NM 63

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 159.4 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.6 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 70 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.4 miles or 3h 17m 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 11m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hobbs, 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 Hobbs, NM

This is one driving day of about 318.7 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 Tatum Highway for about 83.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 159.4 mi from Hobbs, NM · 3h 17m into the drive

Downtown Santa Rosa, NM, NM

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Santa Rosa, NM

159 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

Lovington, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Portales, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.4 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 Tatum Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.6 miles.

Arriving in Pecos, NM

The final approach into Pecos, 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 Pecos, 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.

Pecos National Historical Park

Pecos National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 318.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.13 one way

$96.26 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $52.84 $105.67
premium $4.56 $57.20 $114.41
diesel $5.61 $70.36 $140.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.5 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 95.6 1 $33.46 $15.30
Efficient EV 79.7 0 $27.89 $12.75
EV Truck/SUV 127.5 1 $44.62 $20.40

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 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 15, 2026

Origin

Hobbs, NM

Evening in Hobbs on Friday

Local time

7:09 PM

MDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pecos, NM

Evening in Pecos on Friday

Local time

7:09 PM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Santa Rosa, NM

159 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 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 16m 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 Pecos, NM covers 318.7 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Tatum Highway, North US Highway 84, US Highway 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 159.4 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 $48.13 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 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: at 107.2 miles (West 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.7 miles (NM 267 / West Fir Street): Navigation decision point; at 219.1 miles: Navigation decision point.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pecos National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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