Trip from Hobbs, NM to Los Chavez, NM

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 56m

Distance

329.6 mi

530 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 45m ★

6 AM

6h 56m

8 AM

7h 19m

10 AM

7h 4m

12 PM

7h 2m

3 PM

7h 6m

5 PM

7h 18m

8 PM

6h 50m

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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Los Chavez, NM

Tomás Asurmendi

Trip Overview

The drive from Hobbs, NM to Los Chavez, NM covers 329.6 miles and takes about 6h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 380, I 25, West 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.3 miles on US 380. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.78 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

164.8 miles from Hobbs, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 56m. Total distance: 329.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Hobbs, NM to Los Chavez, NM covers 329.6 miles and takes about 6h 56m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 380 is the longest continuous segment at about 107.3 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 0.4 miles in near US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard.

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 56m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 46.1 miles (US 82 / Lovington Highway): Navigation decision point; at 77.3 miles (US 285 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard

Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard

Navigation decision point

46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 82 / Lovington Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 82 / Lovington Highway

Navigation decision point

77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 285 / North 1st Street

Turn right onto US 285 / North 1st Street

Navigation decision point

271.7 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

322.6 mi into trip | ~6h 43m in | I 25 Business

Take the exit onto I 25 Business toward I 25: Belen

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 25: Belen

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 380	107.3 mi	2h 18m
I 25	50.6 mi	50m
West 2nd Street	43.6 mi	52m
NM Highway 529	31.2 mi	46m
Lovington Highway	29.1 mi	43m
Southeast Main Street	26.4 mi	30m
West Carlsbad Highway	12 mi	13m
Relief Route	7.9 mi	10m

Longest stretch: US 380 — 107.3 mi, about 2h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Turner Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Turner Street

Turn right onto US 62; US 180

2.5 mi · 2 min · West Marland Boulevard

Continue on US 62; US 180

12 mi · 13 min · West Carlsbad Highway

Turn right onto NM 529

31 mi · 46 min · NM Highway 529

At end of road, turn left onto US 82

29 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway

Continue on US 82

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto US 285

2.0 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

Continue on US 285

7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

Continue on US 285

26 mi · 30 min · Southeast Main Street

Turn left onto US 285 Truck

7.9 mi · 10 min · Relief Route

Turn left onto US 70; US 380

44 mi · 52 min · West 2nd Street

Turn right onto US 380

107 mi · 2 hr 18 min · US 380

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto I 25

51 mi · 50 min · I 25

Take the exit onto I 25 Business

4.4 mi · 7 min · I 25 Business

Toward I 25: Belen

Keep slight right at fork onto NM 314

2.5 mi · 4 min · NM 314

Turn left onto Square Deal Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Square Deal Road

Arrive at destination

Square Deal Road

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 164.8 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 3h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.3 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 73 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.8 miles or 3h 34m 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 Los Chavez, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hobbs, NM

This is one driving day of about 329.6 miles and 6h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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 US 380 for about 107.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 164.8 mi from Hobbs, NM · 3h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ruidoso, NM

165 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ruidoso, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.8 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 US 380 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.3 miles.

Arriving in Los Chavez, NM

The final approach into Los Chavez, 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 Los Chavez, 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.

Petroglyph National Monument

National Monument

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700...

29 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 329.6

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.78 one way

$99.55 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$54.64	$109.29
premium	$4.56	$59.16	$118.32
diesel	$5.61	$72.77	$145.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	98.9	1	$34.61	$15.82
Efficient EV	82.4	0	$28.84	$13.18
EV Truck/SUV	131.8	1	$46.14	$21.09

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

39 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

Evening in Hobbs on Thursday

Local time

5:09 PM

MDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Los Chavez, NM

Evening in Los Chavez on Thursday

Local time

5:09 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°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

39 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 56m 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 Los Chavez, NM covers 329.6 miles and takes about 6h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 380, I 25, West 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 164.8 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 $49.78 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 56m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Petroglyph National Monument.

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