Denver to Hobbs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

497 miles 799.9 km · straight line
612.1 miles actual route 985 km · driving distance
11h 17min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Hobbs?

The distance from Denver to Hobbs is 497 miles (799.9 km) as the crow flies. Hobbs is located SSE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 612.1 miles, taking about 11h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Hobbs in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver and Hobbs. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Hobbs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 17min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 32min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~10h 43min $73–$214* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Hobbs

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m elevation

From Denver

From Hobbs

Explore more routes from Hobbs

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM