Hattiesburg to Hobbs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

816.1 miles 1313.4 km · straight line
979.3 miles estimated 1576.1 km · driving distance
19h 42min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Hattiesburg from Hobbs?

The distance from Hattiesburg to Hobbs is 816.1 miles (1313.4 km) as the crow flies. Hobbs is located W of Hattiesburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 979.3 miles, taking about 19h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Hattiesburg in Mississippi 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg to Hobbs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 42min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 38min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 37min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hattiesburg & Hobbs

Quick Facts

Hattiesburg
31.33°N, 89.29°W
America/Chicago
52m 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 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients