Hobbs to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1140.8 miles 1835.9 km · straight line
1412.7 miles actual route 2273.5 km · driving distance
25h 24min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hobbs from San Francisco?

The distance from Hobbs to San Francisco is 1140.8 miles (1835.9 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Hobbs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1412.7 miles, taking about 25h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Hobbs in New Mexico and San Francisco in California.

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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 24min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 29min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~33h 1min $170–$494* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hobbs & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 380 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM