Hobbs to The Colony: Road Trip Guide & Distance

363.5 miles 585 km · straight line
436.2 miles estimated 702 km · driving distance
8h 47min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Hobbs from The Colony?

The distance from Hobbs to The Colony is 363.5 miles (585 km) as the crow flies. The Colony is located E of Hobbs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.2 miles, taking about 8h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Hobbs in New Mexico and The Colony 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 The Colony. 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 The Colony

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 47min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 32min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 21min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hobbs & The Colony

Quick Facts

Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m elevation
The Colony
33.09°N, 96.89°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients