College Station to Hobbs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

424.8 miles 683.6 km · straight line
509.7 miles estimated 820.3 km · driving distance
10h 15min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is College Station from Hobbs?

The distance from College Station to Hobbs is 424.8 miles (683.6 km) as the crow flies. Hobbs is located WNW of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.7 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas and Hobbs in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for College Station and Hobbs. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from College Station to Hobbs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 15min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 18min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 44min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Hobbs

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m elevation
Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients