Farmington, New Mexico to Hobbs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

400.7 miles 644.9 km · straight line
480.9 miles estimated 773.9 km · driving distance
9h 40min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Hobbs?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Hobbs is 400.7 miles (644.9 km) as the crow flies. Hobbs is located SE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 480.9 miles, taking about 9h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico to Hobbs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 40min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 36min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 11min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Hobbs

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients