Origin
Hobbs, NM
Late night in Hobbs on Friday
Local time
4:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobbs, NM to Elephant Butte, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 39m
Distance
354.4 mi
570 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 28m
★
6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 48m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 49m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m
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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Elephant Butte, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hobbs, NM to Elephant Butte, NM covers 354.4 miles and takes about 6h 39m 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 $53.52 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
177.2 miles from Hobbs, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 39m. Total distance: 354.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 39m drive with frequent turns across 354.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 39m, 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 Elephant Butte, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Marland Boulevard | — | — |
| West Carlsbad Highway | — | — |
| Hobbs Highway | — | — |
| East Greene Street | — | — |
| South Canal Street | — | — |
| National Parks Highway | — | — |
| Highway 62 | — | — |
| Montana Avenue | — | — |
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 Elephant Butte, 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
40 mi
·
45 min
·
West Carlsbad Highway
4
Continue on Hobbs Highway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Hobbs Highway
5
Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
East Greene Street
6
Turn left onto South Canal Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Canal Street
7
Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
34 mi
·
37 min
·
National Parks Highway
8
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US Highway 62
9
Continue on Montana Avenue
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Montana Avenue
10
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375 North
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Loop 375 North
11
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
12
Turn right onto North Desert Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Desert Boulevard
13
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
15
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
17
Continue straight
26 mi
·
28 min
18
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
19
Merge slight left
48 mi
·
48 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Truth or Consequences, Williamsburg
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Truth or Consequences, Williamsburg
21
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
22
Keep slight left
3.3 mi
·
7 min
23
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
East 3rd Avenue
24
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
25
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
50 sec
26
At the end of the road, turn left
338 ft
·
25 sec
27
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 177.2 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 3h 19m 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 78 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.2 miles or 3h 19m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elephant Butte, 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.
+
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 354.4 miles and 6h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 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 177.2 mi from Hobbs, NM · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 177.2 miles from Hobbs, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elephant Butte, NM
The final approach into Elephant Butte, 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 Elephant Butte, 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
$53.52 one way
$107.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $58.76 | $117.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $63.61 | $127.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.25 | $156.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.3 | 1 | $37.21 | $17.01 |
| Efficient EV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.01 | $14.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.8 | 1 | $49.62 | $22.68 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Destination
Elephant Butte, NM
Late night in Elephant Butte on Friday
Local time
4:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
81°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
1 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 39m 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 Elephant Butte, NM covers 354.4 miles and takes about 6h 39m 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 177.2 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 $53.52 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 39m, 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 Elephant Butte, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hobbs, NM to Elephant Butte, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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