Fayetteville, Arkansas to Hobbs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.8 miles 904.2 km · straight line
674.2 miles estimated 1085 km · driving distance
13h 34min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Hobbs?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Hobbs is 561.8 miles (904.2 km) as the crow flies. Hobbs is located WSW of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 674.2 miles, taking about 13h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas 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. 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas to Hobbs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 34min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 17min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 38min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Hobbs

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients