Hobbs to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

724.1 miles 1165.4 km · straight line
886.8 miles actual route 1427.1 km · driving distance
16h 25min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hobbs from Las Vegas?

The distance from Hobbs to Las Vegas is 724.1 miles (1165.4 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Hobbs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 886.8 miles, taking about 16h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Hobbs in New Mexico and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Hobbs and Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 25min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 42min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~21h 21min $106–$310* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hobbs & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM