Origin
Upper Fruitland, NM
Late night in Upper Fruitland on Friday
Local time
4:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Upper Fruitland, 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
8h 2m
Distance
497.6 mi
801 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$75
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 54m
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6 AM
8h 3m
8 AM
8h 20m
10 AM
8h 9m
12 PM
8h 7m
3 PM
8h 10m
5 PM
8h 19m
8 PM
7h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upper Fruitland, NM
Mitch Salcido
Hobbs, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Fruitland, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 497.6 miles and takes about 8h 2m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Route 36, Upper Fruitland Highway, Bisti Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $75.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
248.8 miles from Upper Fruitland, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 2m drive with frequent turns across 497.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 36 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
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 8h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Fruitland, NM to Hobbs, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 36 | — | — |
| Upper Fruitland Highway | — | — |
| Bisti Highway | — | — |
| West Pinon Street | — | — |
| East Broadway Avenue | — | — |
| Bloomfield Highway | — | — |
| South Bloomfield Boulevard | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 36
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Fruitland, NM and Hobbs, NM.
1
Start on Navajo Route 36
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Navajo Route 36
2
Continue on Upper Fruitland Highway
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Upper Fruitland Highway
3
Turn left onto Bisti Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bisti Highway
4
Continue on West Pinon Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pinon Street
5
Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Avenue
6
Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Bloomfield Highway
7
Take the exit straight
482 ft
·
13 sec
8
Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150 mi
·
2 hr 48 min
·
South Bloomfield Boulevard
9
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
10
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 25 South
12
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
San Mateo Boulevard
14
Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Osuna Road Northeast
15
Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
16
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
56 mi
·
58 min
·
Coronado Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
19
Keep slight left
469 ft
·
15 sec
20
Turn right onto US Highway 285
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US Highway 285
21
Continue on Oak Street
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Oak Street
22
Continue on 8th Street
92 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
8th Street
23
Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
24
Turn left onto East Country Club Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Country Club Road
25
Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Atkinson Avenue
26
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
71 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
East 2nd Street
27
Turn right onto South Main Street
19 mi
·
21 min
·
South Main Street
28
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
29
Continue on Plains Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Plains Highway
30
Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tatum Highway
31
Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
32
Continue on South Main Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Avenue
33
Continue on North Lovington Highway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
North Lovington Highway
34
Continue on North Turner Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Turner Street
35
Arrive at your destination
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 248.8 miles from Upper Fruitland, NM, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 109 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 248.8 miles or 4h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 248.8 miles or 4h 1m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 4m
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 Upper Fruitland, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Upper Fruitland, NM
Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hobbs, NM
Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Upper Fruitland, NM.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 248.8 mi from Upper Fruitland, NM · 4h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
249 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Edgewood, NMOvernight Options
Night 1
249 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Edgewood, NM after about 249 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 109 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 248.8 miles from Upper Fruitland, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 249 miles or 4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hobbs, NM with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.15 one way
$150.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
174 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $82.50 | $164.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $89.31 | $178.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $109.86 | $219.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 174.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 149.3 | 1 | $52.25 | $23.88 |
| Efficient EV | 124.4 | 1 | $43.54 | $19.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 199 | 2 | $69.66 | $31.85 |
Gas CO2
174 kg
EV CO2
58 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
4:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Edgewood, NM
249 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
39 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
8h 2m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Upper Fruitland, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 497.6 miles and takes about 8h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 36, Upper Fruitland Highway, Bisti Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 249 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 248.8 miles from Upper Fruitland, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $75.15 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 8h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Fruitland, NM to Hobbs, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upper Fruitland, NM to Hobbs, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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