Origin
Hobbs, NM
Evening in Hobbs on Wednesday
Local time
6:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobbs, NM to Boles Acres, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 37m
Distance
194.4 mi
313 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 24m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobbs, NM
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Boles Acres, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hobbs, NM to Boles Acres, NM covers 194.4 miles and takes about 4h 37m 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, Highway 529 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.36 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
97.2 miles from Hobbs, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 37m drive with frequent turns across 194.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 37m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hobbs, NM to Boles Acres, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Marland Boulevard | — | — |
| West Carlsbad Highway | — | — |
| Highway 529 | — | — |
| Lovington Highway | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Hope Highway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Marland Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs, NM and Boles Acres, NM.
1
Start on North Turner Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Turner Street
2
Turn right onto West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Marland Boulevard
3
Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
West Carlsbad Highway
4
Turn right onto NM Highway 529
31 mi
·
46 min
·
NM Highway 529
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovington Highway
29 mi
·
43 min
·
Lovington Highway
6
Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on Hope Highway
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Hope Highway
9
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Hope Highway
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Hope Highway
11
Continue on US Highway 82
63 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US Highway 82
12
Continue on James Canyon Highway
17 mi
·
26 min
·
James Canyon Highway
13
Continue on Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
14
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 54 South
16
Turn right onto Boles Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Boles Road
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Boles Avenue
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Boles Avenue
18
Continue on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
19
Arrive at your destination
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 97.2 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 2h 18m 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 43 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.2 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boles Acres, 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 194.4 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.2 mi from Hobbs, NM · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.2 miles from Hobbs, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boles Acres, NM
The final approach into Boles Acres, 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 Boles Acres, 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
$29.36 one way
$58.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $34.89 | $69.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.92 | $85.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
| Efficient EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.22 | $12.44 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Boles Acres, NM
Evening in Boles Acres on Wednesday
Local time
6:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°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
33 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
4h 37m 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 Hobbs, NM to Boles Acres, NM covers 194.4 miles and takes about 4h 37m 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, Highway 529. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.2 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 $29.36 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 37m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hobbs, NM to Boles Acres, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hobbs, NM to Boles Acres, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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