Origin
Hobbs, NM
Morning in Hobbs on Thursday
Local time
10:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobbs, NM to Meadow Lake, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 15m
Distance
352.5 mi
567 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 4m
★
6 AM
7h 15m
8 AM
7h 37m
10 AM
7h 23m
12 PM
7h 20m
3 PM
7h 24m
5 PM
7h 36m
8 PM
7h 9m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Hobbs, NM to Meadow Lake, NM covers 352.5 miles and takes about 7h 15m 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 $53.24 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
176.2 miles from Hobbs, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 15m. Total distance: 352.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 15m 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 7h 15m drive with frequent turns across 352.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 7h 15m, 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 Meadow Lake, 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 | — | — |
| North 1st Street | — | — |
| Roswell Highway | — | — |
| Southeast 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 Meadow Lake, 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
Turn right onto North 1st Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Street
8
Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Roswell Highway
9
Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Southeast Main Street
10
Continue on South Main Street
113 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on Shenrick Street
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Shenrick Street
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
13
Merge slight left
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Las Cruces
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 25 South: Las Cruces
16
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Pan American Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
18
Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street Southwest
19
Continue on Main Street Northwest
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northwest
20
Continue on Main Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Southwest
21
Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street Northeast
22
Turn right onto El Cerro Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
El Cerro Road
23
Continue on Vigil Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Vigil Road
24
Continue on North el Cerro Loop
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North el Cerro Loop
25
Continue on Meadow Lake Road
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Meadow Lake Road
26
Turn right onto Sportsman Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Sportsman Drive
27
Turn right onto Sportsman Court
502 ft
·
22 sec
·
Sportsman Court
28
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 176.2 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 3h 37m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.2 miles or 3h 37m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meadow Lake, 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 352.5 miles and 7h 15m.
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 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 176.2 mi from Hobbs, NM · 3h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 176.2 miles from Hobbs, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Meadow Lake, NM
The final approach into Meadow Lake, 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 Meadow Lake, 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
$53.24 one way
$106.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $58.44 | $116.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $63.27 | $126.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.83 | $155.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.3 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 | 105.8 | 1 | $37.01 | $16.92 |
| Efficient EV | 88.1 | 1 | $30.84 | $14.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141 | 1 | $49.35 | $22.56 |
Gas CO2
123 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
Meadow Lake, NM
Morning in Meadow Lake on Thursday
Local time
10:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Santa Rosa, NM
176 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
35 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 15m 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 Meadow Lake, NM covers 352.5 miles and takes about 7h 15m 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 176.2 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 $53.24 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 15m, 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 Meadow Lake, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hobbs, NM to Meadow Lake, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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