Origin
Nambe, NM
Late night in Nambe on Wednesday
Local time
4:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nambe, NM to Hobbs, NM
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 54m
Distance
326.5 mi
525 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 42m
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6 AM
6h 54m
8 AM
7h 17m
10 AM
7h 2m
12 PM
7h 0m
3 PM
7h 3m
5 PM
7h 16m
8 PM
6h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nambe, NM
Khulani Faniso
Hobbs, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nambe, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 326.5 miles and takes about 6h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 285, East 2nd Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 175.2 miles on US 285. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.31 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
163.2 miles from Nambe, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Nambe, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 326.5 miles and takes about 6h 54m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 285 is the longest continuous segment at about 175.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,094 ft
3,584 ft
Total Climb
2,553 ft
Total Descent
4,917 ft
Highest Point
7,094 ft
~23.3 mi in
Elevation Range
3,510 ft
Notable High Points
7,094 ft at ~23.3 miles
+651 ft prominence
7,072 ft at ~70 miles
+629 ft prominence
4,401 ft at ~256.5 miles
+370 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 84; US 285 / Santa Fe Highway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 326.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (US 84; US 285 / Santa Fe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 84; US 285 / Santa Fe Highway
Turn left onto US 84; US 285 / Santa Fe Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Guadalupe Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Guadalupe Street
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners
4
29.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
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US 285
Keep slight right at fork onto US 285
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
209.6 mi into trip
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~4h 12m in
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CR 93 / North Atkinson Avenue
Turn right onto CR 93 / North Atkinson Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Nambe, NM to Hobbs, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Clines Corners along the way.
Clines Corners
22.9 mi in
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~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 285 | 175.2 mi | 3h 20m |
| East 2nd Street | 71.3 mi | 1h 44m |
| South Main Street | 19 mi | 21m |
| North Lovington Highway | 17 mi | 20m |
| US 84/285 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| I 25 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Taos Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 285
— 175.2 mi, about 3h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nambe, NM and Hobbs, NM.
1
Start on CR 113A
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Summer Road
2
Turn left onto NM 503
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nambe Road
3
Turn left onto US 84; US 285
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Santa Fe Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 84; US 285
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Taos Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 84; US 285
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 84/285
6
Continue on US 84; US 285
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Saint Francis Drive
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Guadalupe Street
8
Continue on North Guadalupe Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Guadalupe Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto West Alameda Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Alameda Street
10
Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Santa Fe Trail
11
Continue on Old Pecos Trail
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Pecos Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners
13
Merge onto I 25
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 25
14
Take the exit onto US 285
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 285
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 285
175 mi
·
3 hr 20 min
·
US 285
16
Continue on US 285
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
17
Turn left onto East Country Club Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Country Club Road
18
Turn right onto CR 93
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Atkinson Avenue
19
Turn left onto US 380
71 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
East 2nd Street
20
Turn right onto NM 206
19 mi
·
21 min
·
South Main Street
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
22
Continue on US 82
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Plains Highway
23
Continue on US 82
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tatum Highway
24
Continue on US 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
25
Continue on US 82
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Avenue
26
Continue on NM 18
17 mi
·
20 min
·
North Lovington Highway
27
Continue on North Turner Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Turner Street
28
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 163.2 miles from Nambe, NM, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.2 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.2 miles or 3h 15m 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 38m
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 Nambe, 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 Nambe, NM
This is one driving day of about 326.5 miles and 6h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nambe, 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 285 for about 175.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.2 mi from Nambe, NM · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.2 miles from Nambe, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 285 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.2 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.31 one way
$98.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $54.13 | $108.26 |
| premium | $4.56 | $58.60 | $117.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.09 | $144.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98 | 1 | $34.28 | $15.67 |
| Efficient EV | 81.6 | 0 | $28.57 | $13.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.6 | 1 | $45.71 | $20.90 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Roswell, NM
163 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
8 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
6h 54m 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 Nambe, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 326.5 miles and takes about 6h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 285, East 2nd Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.2 miles from Nambe, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.31 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 326.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (US 84; US 285 / Santa Fe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Nambe, NM to Hobbs, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Clines Corners along the way.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 3,584 ft to 7,094 ft elevation with about 2,553 ft of total climbing. There are 3 notable high points along the way.
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