Hobbs to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

651.1 miles 1047.9 km · straight line
807.8 miles actual route 1300 km · driving distance
14h 15min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Hobbs from Kansas City?

The distance from Hobbs to Kansas City is 651.1 miles (1047.9 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NE of Hobbs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 807.8 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Hobbs in New Mexico and Kansas City in Missouri.

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. 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 Hobbs and Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 15min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 6min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~18h 32min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hobbs & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM