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Trip from Hobbs, NM to White Rock, NM

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 10m

Distance

340.8 mi

548 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
7h 0m ★
6 AM
7h 11m
8 AM
7h 33m
10 AM
7h 18m
12 PM
7h 16m
3 PM
7h 19m
5 PM
7h 31m
8 PM
7h 4m

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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Downtown White Rock, NM, NM

White Rock, NM

Raymond Petrik

Trip Overview

The drive from Hobbs, NM to White Rock, NM covers 340.8 miles and takes about 7h 10m 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 $51.47 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

170.4 miles from Hobbs, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 10m. Total distance: 340.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 10m drive with frequent turns across 340.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 304.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 340.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 304.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 308.8 miles (North Guadalupe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 324.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
304.8 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
308.8 mi into trip | ~6h 25m in | North Guadalupe Street

Turn right onto North Guadalupe Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
324.5 mi into trip | ~6h 45m in

Take the exit toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway
8
324.7 mi into trip | ~6h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway
5
340.7 mi into trip | ~7h 10m in | Meadow Lane

Turn left onto Meadow Lane

Navigation decision point

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
Taos Highway 12.2 mi 14m
West Carlsbad Highway 12 mi 13m
Los Alamos Highway 11.5 mi 16m
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 White Rock, NM.

1

Start on North Turner Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Turner Street
2

Turn right onto US 62; US 180

2.5 mi · 2 min · West Marland Boulevard
3

Continue on US 62; US 180

12 mi · 13 min · West Carlsbad Highway
4

Turn right onto NM 529

31 mi · 46 min · NM Highway 529
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 82

29 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway
6

Continue on US 82

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
7

Turn right onto US 285

2.0 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
8

Continue on US 285

7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
9

Continue on US 285

30 mi · 35 min · Southeast Main Street
10

Continue on US 285

113 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street
11

Continue on US 60; US 285

69 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Shenrick Street
12

Turn left onto US 285

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 285
13

Merge onto I 25

5.9 mi · 5 min · I 25
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail
15

Keep slight right at fork

499 ft · 13 sec
16

Turn straight onto NM 466

1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail
17

Keep slight right at fork onto Old Pecos Trail

1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Pecos Trail
18

Continue on Old Santa Fe Trail

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
19

Turn left onto East Alameda Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Alameda Street
20

Turn right onto North Guadalupe Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Guadalupe Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
21

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
22

Merge onto US 84; US 285

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Saint Francis Drive
23

Continue on US 84; US 285

12 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
24

Continue on US 84; US 285

0.9 mi · 1 min · Santa Fe Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Keep slight left at fork

490 ft · 15 sec
Toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway Use the straight lane.
27

Merge onto NM 502

11 mi · 16 min · Los Alamos Highway
28

Continue on NM 4

460 ft · 7 sec · NM 4
29

Take the exit onto NM 4

4.2 mi · 7 min · NM 4
30

Turn left onto Rover Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Rover Boulevard
31

Turn left onto Meadow Lane

518 ft · 14 sec · Meadow Lane
32

Arrive at destination

Meadow Lane

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 170.4 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 3h 39m 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 75 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 170.4 miles or 3h 39m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near White Rock, 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.

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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 340.8 miles and 7h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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.
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 170.4 mi from Hobbs, NM · 3h 39m into the drive

Downtown Santa Rosa, NM, NM

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Santa Rosa, NM

170 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

Artesia, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roswell, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.4 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 South Main Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.3 miles.

Arriving in White Rock, NM

The final approach into White Rock, 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 White Rock, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. Most of this development took...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 340.8
View on nps.gov
Bandelier National Monument

Bandelier National Monument

National Monument

Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $25 near mile 340.8
View on nps.gov
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 293.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.47 one way

$102.94 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $56.50 $113.00
premium $4.56 $61.17 $122.34
diesel $5.61 $75.24 $150.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.2 1 $35.78 $16.36
Efficient EV 85.2 0 $29.82 $13.63
EV Truck/SUV 136.3 1 $47.71 $21.81

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hobbs, NM

Afternoon in Hobbs on Thursday

Local time

1:12 PM

MDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

White Rock, NM

Afternoon in White Rock on Thursday

Local time

1:12 PM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Santa Rosa, NM

170 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

5 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 10m 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 White Rock, NM covers 340.8 miles and takes about 7h 10m 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 170.4 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 $51.47 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 340.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 304.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 308.8 miles (North Guadalupe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 324.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hobbs, NM to White Rock, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Bandelier National Monument and Pecos National Historical Park.

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