Origin
Las Vegas, NM
Afternoon in Las Vegas on Friday
Local time
4:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Vegas, NM to Hobbs, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
294.6 mi
474 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
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6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Vegas, NM
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Hobbs, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Las Vegas, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 294.6 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on National Avenue, 4th Street, Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.49 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
147.3 miles from Las Vegas, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 294.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 46m drive with frequent turns across 294.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
National Avenue 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Las Vegas, NM to Hobbs, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Avenue | — | — |
| 4th Street | — | — |
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
| East University | — | — |
| US 84 South | — | — |
| Route 66 | — | — |
| Highway 84 | — | — |
| North 4th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
National Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas, NM and Hobbs, NM.
1
Start on Bridge Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Continue on National Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
National Avenue
3
Turn right onto 4th Street
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
4th Street
4
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Grand Avenue
5
Turn left onto East University
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East University
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
5 min
8
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Turn left
42 mi
·
47 min
10
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
11
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
19 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 84 South: Fort Summer
13
Turn right onto Historic Route 66
262 ft
·
4 sec
·
Historic Route 66
14
Continue on South US Highway 84
41 mi
·
47 min
·
South US Highway 84
15
Continue on North 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 4th Street
16
Continue on East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sumner Avenue
17
Continue on US Highway 60
36 mi
·
41 min
·
US Highway 60
18
Turn right onto 10th Street
14 mi
·
19 min
·
10th Street
19
Keep slight left
18 mi
·
25 min
20
Turn right onto North Avenue I
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue I
21
Turn left onto West 18th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 18th Street
22
Turn right onto South Avenue D
82 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
South Avenue D
23
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
24
Continue on Plains Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Plains Highway
25
Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tatum Highway
26
Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
27
Continue on South Main Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Avenue
28
Continue on North Lovington Highway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
North Lovington Highway
29
Continue on North Turner Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Turner Street
30
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 147.3 miles from Las Vegas, NM, or about 2h 23m 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 65 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.3 miles or 2h 23m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hobbs, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, NM
This is one driving day of about 294.6 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Las Vegas, 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 147.3 mi from Las Vegas, NM · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.3 miles from Las Vegas, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hobbs, NM
The final approach into Hobbs, 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 Hobbs, 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
$44.49 one way
$88.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $48.84 | $97.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $52.88 | $105.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.04 | $130.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.93 | $14.14 |
| Efficient EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.78 | $11.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.8 | 1 | $41.24 | $18.85 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Hobbs, NM
Afternoon in Hobbs on Friday
Local time
4:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 46m 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 Las Vegas, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 294.6 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are National Avenue, 4th Street, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.3 miles from Las Vegas, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.49 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Las Vegas, NM to Hobbs, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Las Vegas, NM to Hobbs, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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