Hobbs to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

501.6 miles 807.3 km · straight line
570.9 miles actual route 918.8 km · driving distance
10h 39min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Hobbs from Houston?

The distance from Hobbs to Houston is 501.6 miles (807.3 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located ESE of Hobbs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 570.9 miles, taking about 10h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Hobbs in New Mexico and Houston in Texas.

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 Hobbs and Houston. 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 Hobbs to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 39min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 47min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~13h 51min $69–$200* Comfort

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

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

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Quick Facts

Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM