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Lee Acres, NM
Late night in Lee Acres on Friday
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12:00 AM
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Current temp
82°F
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Trip from Lee Acres, NM to Hobbs, NM
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
6h 34m
Distance
318.3 mi
512 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 22m
★
6 AM
6h 34m
8 AM
6h 58m
10 AM
6h 43m
12 PM
6h 40m
3 PM
6h 44m
5 PM
6h 57m
8 PM
6h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee Acres, NM
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Hobbs, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lee Acres, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 318.3 miles and takes about 6h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 8th Street, East 2nd Street, Coronado Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.9 miles on 8th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.07 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
159.2 miles from Lee Acres, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 318.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 34m drive with frequent turns across 318.3 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.
8th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 91.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Solar Road Northwest.
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 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Solar Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 40 / Coronado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Solar Road Northwest
Turn left onto Solar Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge onto I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
5
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lee Acres, NM to Hobbs, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
Santa Fe
62.5 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Street | 91.9 mi | 1h 41m |
| East 2nd Street | 71.3 mi | 1h 44m |
| Coronado Freeway | 57.6 mi | 1h |
| US Highway 285 | 27.4 mi | 31m |
| South Main Street | 19 mi | 21m |
| North Lovington Highway | 17 mi | 20m |
| Oak Street | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| North Main Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
8th Street
— 91.9 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee Acres, NM and Hobbs, NM.
1
Start on Fairway Road Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairway Road Northwest
2
Turn left onto Solar Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Solar Road Northwest
3
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street Northwest
4
Turn left onto Montaño Road Northwest
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Montaño Road Northwest
5
Turn right onto NM 47
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street Northwest
6
Turn left onto NM 47
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Candelaria Road Northwest
7
Turn right onto University Boulevard Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
University Boulevard Northeast
8
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
9
Merge onto I 40
58 mi
·
1 hr
·
Coronado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
11
Keep slight left at fork
470 ft
·
15 sec
12
Turn right onto US 285
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US Highway 285
13
Continue on US 60; US 285
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Oak Street
14
Continue on US 54; US 60; US 285
92 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
8th Street
15
Continue on US 285
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto East Country Club Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Country Club Road
17
Turn right onto CR 93
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Atkinson Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 380
71 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
East 2nd Street
19
Turn right onto NM 206
19 mi
·
21 min
·
South Main Street
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
21
Continue on US 82
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Plains Highway
22
Continue on US 82
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tatum Highway
23
Continue on US 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
24
Continue on US 82
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Avenue
25
Continue on NM 18
17 mi
·
20 min
·
North Lovington Highway
26
Continue on North Turner Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Turner Street
27
Arrive at destination
North Turner Street
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 159.2 miles from Lee Acres, NM, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.9 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 70 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.2 miles or 3h 2m 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 21m
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 Lee Acres, 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 Lee Acres, NM
This is one driving day of about 318.3 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Lee Acres, 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 8th Street for about 91.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.2 mi from Lee Acres, NM · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.2 miles from Lee Acres, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 8th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.9 miles.
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
$48.07 one way
$96.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $52.77 | $105.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $57.13 | $114.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.28 | $140.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.5 | 1 | $33.42 | $15.28 |
| Efficient EV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.85 | $12.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.3 | 1 | $44.56 | $20.37 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Late night in Hobbs on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Santa Rosa, NM
159 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 34m 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 Lee Acres, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 318.3 miles and takes about 6h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 8th Street, East 2nd Street, Coronado Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.2 miles from Lee Acres, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.07 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 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Solar Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 40 / Coronado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lee Acres, NM to Hobbs, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
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