Origin
Placitas, NM
Late night in Placitas on Wednesday
Local time
4:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Placitas, NM to Hobbs, NM
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 53m
Distance
334 mi
538 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
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 53m
8 AM
7h 17m
10 AM
7h 1m
12 PM
6h 59m
3 PM
7h 3m
5 PM
7h 15m
8 PM
6h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Placitas, NM
Israel Torres
Hobbs, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Placitas, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 334 miles and takes about 6h 53m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.9 miles on 8th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.44 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
167 miles from Placitas, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Placitas, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 334 miles and takes about 6h 53m, 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.
8th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 91.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near I 25.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 334 miles you will encounter 13 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 7 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 40 / Coronado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.5 mi into trip
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~23m in
Take the exit toward San Mateo Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 230
Toward San Mateo Boulevard
5
22.5 mi into trip
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~32m 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
78.2 mi into trip
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~1h 31m 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
78.4 mi into trip
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~1h 31m 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 Placitas, NM to Hobbs, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
Santa Fe
78.2 mi in
|
~1h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Street | 91.9 mi | 1h 41m |
| East 2nd Street | 71.3 mi | 1h 44m |
| Coronado Freeway | 55.7 mi | 58m |
| 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 |
| I 25 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
8th Street
— 91.9 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Placitas, NM and Hobbs, NM.
1
Start on Paseo de San Antonio Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Paseo de San Antonio Road
2
Turn left onto NM 165
3.9 mi
·
5 min
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NM 165
3
Continue on NM 165
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NM 165
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge onto I 25
11 mi
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12 min
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I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 230
Toward San Mateo Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
460 ft
·
10 sec
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Osuna Road Northeast
8
Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi
·
7 min
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San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left
0.2 mi
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33 sec
10
Merge onto I 40
56 mi
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58 min
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Coronado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
12
Keep slight left at fork
470 ft
·
15 sec
13
Turn right onto US 285
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US Highway 285
14
Continue on US 60; US 285
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Oak Street
15
Continue on US 54; US 60; US 285
92 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
8th Street
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
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East Country Club Road
18
Turn right onto CR 93
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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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
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South Main Street
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
22
Continue on US 82
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
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Plains Highway
23
Continue on US 82
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Tatum Highway
24
Continue on US 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
25
Continue on US 82
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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South Main Avenue
26
Continue on NM 18
17 mi
·
20 min
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North Lovington Highway
27
Continue on North Turner Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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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 167 miles from Placitas, NM, or about 3h 12m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167 miles or 3h 12m 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 36m
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 Placitas, 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 Placitas, NM
This is one driving day of about 334 miles and 6h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Placitas, 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 167 mi from Placitas, NM · 3h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 167 miles from Placitas, 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
$50.44 one way
$100.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $55.37 | $110.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $59.95 | $119.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.74 | $147.49 |
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: 116.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.07 | $16.03 |
| Efficient EV | 83.5 | 0 | $29.22 | $13.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.6 | 1 | $46.76 | $21.38 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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
4:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Roswell, NM
167 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
29 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 53m 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 Placitas, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 334 miles and takes about 6h 53m 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 167 miles from Placitas, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.44 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 334 miles you will encounter 13 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 7 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 40 / Coronado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Placitas, NM to Hobbs, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
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