Hobbs to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.7 miles 126.6 km · straight line
98.4 miles estimated 158.3 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Hobbs from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Hobbs to Midland, Texas is 78.7 miles (126.6 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located SE of Hobbs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.4 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Hobbs in New Mexico and Midland, Texas in Texas.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hobbs and Midland, Texas. 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 Hobbs to Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hobbs & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 316.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients