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Trip from Silver City, NM to Hobbs, NM

Drive Time

7h 20m

Distance

387.4 mi

623 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 10m ★
6 AM
7h 20m
8 AM
7h 41m
10 AM
7h 28m
12 PM
7h 26m
3 PM
7h 29m
5 PM
7h 40m
8 PM
7h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Silver City, NM, NM

Silver City, NM

Drei Kubik

Downtown Hobbs, NM, NM

Hobbs, NM

Yaroslav Shuraev

Trip Overview

The drive from Silver City, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 387.4 miles and takes about 7h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 62, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, West Carlsbad Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.22 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

193.7 miles from Silver City, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Silver City, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 387.4 miles and takes about 7h 20m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,929 ft 3,139 ft

Total Climb

3,465 ft

Total Descent

5,771 ft

Highest Point

5,929 ft

Elevation Range

2,790 ft

Notable High Points

4,432 ft at ~96.2 miles +166 ft prominence
5,284 ft at ~192.5 miles +797 ft prominence
4,659 ft at ~256.6 miles +86 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Broadway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 52.4 miles (US 180 / East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 157.6 miles (US 180): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Broadway

Turn right onto West Broadway

Navigation decision point

4
52.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 180 / East Cedar Street

Turn left onto US 180 / East Cedar Street

Navigation decision point

8
157.6 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | US 180

Take the exit onto US 180 toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23B Toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea St...
4
317.9 mi into trip | ~6h 1m in | US 62; US 180 / West Greene Street

Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Greene Street

Navigation decision point

4
386.9 mi into trip | ~7h 19m in | South Turner Street

Turn left onto South Turner Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 62 102.3 mi 1h 46m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 81.2 mi 1h 23m
West Carlsbad Highway 39.6 mi 45m
Tom Foy Boulevard 37.9 mi 45m
National Parks Highway 33.6 mi 37m
Hobbs Highway 20.4 mi 21m
Montana Avenue 18.9 mi 24m
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro 12 mi 14m
Longest stretch: US Highway 62 — 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver City, NM and Hobbs, NM.

1

Start on North Cooper Street

24 ft · 2 sec · North Cooper Street
2

Turn right onto West Broadway

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Broadway
3

Turn left onto NM 90

0.8 mi · 59 sec · North Hudson Street
4

Continue on US 180

9.3 mi · 17 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
5

Continue on US 180

38 mi · 45 min · Tom Foy Boulevard
6

Continue on US 180

4.1 mi · 6 min · North Gold Avenue
7

Turn left onto US 180

0.4 mi · 27 sec · East Cedar Street
8

Take the exit onto US 180

0.4 mi · 45 sec · US 180
9

Merge onto I 10

81 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10

Continue on I 10; US 85; US 180

12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 10; US 180

11 mi · 14 min · I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto US 180

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 180
Exit 23B Toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto US 62; US 180

0.5 mi · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive
14

Continue on US 62; US 180

5.2 mi · 7 min · Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 62; US 180

2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
16

Continue on US 62; US 180

14 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
17

Continue on US 62; US 180

102 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
18

Continue on US 62; US 180

34 mi · 37 min · National Parks Highway
19

Merge onto US 62; US 180; US 285

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Canal Street
20

Turn right onto US 62; US 180

6.5 mi · 7 min · West Greene Street
21

Continue on US 62; US 180

20 mi · 21 min · Hobbs Highway
22

Continue on US 62; US 180

40 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
23

Continue on US 62; US 180

2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
24

Turn left onto South Turner Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Turner Street
25

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.7 miles from Silver City, NM, or about 3h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 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 85 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 193.7 miles or 3h 49m 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 12m

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 Silver City, 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 Silver City, NM

This is one driving day of about 387.4 miles and 7h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Silver City, 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.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 62 for about 102.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 193.7 mi from Silver City, NM · 3h 49m into the drive

Downtown Homestead Meadows North, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Homestead Meadows North, TX

194 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

Doña Ana, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Homestead Meadows North, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193.7 miles from Silver City, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.3 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

$59.22 one way

$118.45 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 136 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $64.96 $129.92
premium $4.61 $70.31 $140.62
diesel $5.64 $86.07 $172.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 116.2 1 $40.68 $18.60
Efficient EV 96.9 1 $33.90 $15.50
EV Truck/SUV 155 1 $54.24 $24.79

Gas CO2

136 kg

EV CO2

45 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Silver City, NM

Evening in Silver City on Sunday

Local time

6:27 PM

MDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Sunny

SW 14 to 17 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 12:47PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 12:39PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Destination

Hobbs, NM

Evening in Hobbs on Sunday

Local time

6:27 PM

MDT

Current temp

76°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 75% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 12:47PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 12:39PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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

4 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

7h 20m 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 Silver City, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 387.4 miles and takes about 7h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 62, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, West Carlsbad Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193.7 miles from Silver City, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.22 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 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 52.4 miles (US 180 / East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 157.6 miles (US 180): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Silver City, NM to Hobbs, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 3,139 ft to 5,929 ft elevation with about 3,465 ft of total climbing. There are 3 notable high points along the way.

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