Trip from Hobbs, NM to Silver City, NM

Drive Time

7h 16m

Distance

384.6 mi

619 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 6m ★

6 AM

7h 17m

8 AM

7h 38m

10 AM

7h 24m

12 PM

7h 22m

3 PM

7h 26m

5 PM

7h 37m

8 PM

7h 11m

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

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Hobbs, NM

Yaroslav Shuraev

Silver City, NM

Drei Kubik

Trip Overview

The drive from Hobbs, NM to Silver City, NM covers 384.6 miles and takes about 7h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Marland Boulevard, West Carlsbad Highway, Hobbs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.80 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

192.3 miles from Hobbs, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 16m drive with frequent turns across 384.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Marland Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hobbs, NM to Silver City, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Marland Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Carlsbad Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hobbs Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Greene Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Canal Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
National Parks Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 62	Unavailable	Refreshing
Montana Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Marland Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Turner Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North Turner Street

Turn right onto West Marland Boulevard

2.5 mi · 2 min · West Marland Boulevard

Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

40 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

Continue on Hobbs Highway

20 mi · 21 min · Hobbs Highway

Continue on East Greene Street

6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

Turn left onto South Canal Street

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Canal Street

Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

34 mi · 37 min · National Parks Highway

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

Continue on Montana Avenue

12 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue

Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375 North

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Loop 375 North

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Memorial Freeway

24 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Memorial Freeway

Turn right onto North Desert Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Desert Boulevard

Take the ramp slight left

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

5.3 mi · 5 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

82 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch

Turn right onto North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)

Continue on US-180

38 mi · 45 min · US-180

Continue on Silver Heights Boulevard

9.3 mi · 18 min · Silver Heights Boulevard

Turn slight left onto North Hudson Street

0.8 mi · 54 sec · North Hudson Street

Take the exit right

282 ft · 8 sec

Turn slight right onto East Broadway

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Broadway

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cooper Street

23 ft · 1 sec · North Cooper Street

Arrive at your 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 192.3 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 3h 38m into the drive.

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 85 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 192.3 miles or 3h 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 6h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver City, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hobbs, NM

This is one driving day of about 384.6 miles and 7h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Hobbs, NM.

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

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 192.3 mi from Hobbs, NM · 3h 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Homestead Meadows North, TX

192 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

Pecos, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Homestead Meadows North, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 192.3 miles from Hobbs, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Silver City, NM

The final approach into Silver City, 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 Silver City, 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

$58.80 one way

$117.59 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$64.49	$128.98
premium	$4.61	$69.80	$139.61
diesel	$5.64	$85.44	$170.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 134.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	115.4	1	$40.38	$18.46
Efficient EV	96.2	1	$33.65	$15.38
EV Truck/SUV	153.8	1	$53.84	$24.61

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hobbs, NM

Evening in Hobbs on Sunday

Local time

5:11 PM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Silver City, NM

Evening in Silver City on Sunday

Local time

5:11 PM

MDT

Current temp

42°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

7 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

7h 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 Silver City, NM covers 384.6 miles and takes about 7h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Marland Boulevard, West Carlsbad Highway, Hobbs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 192.3 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 $58.80 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hobbs, NM to Silver City, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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