Origin
Eunice, NM
Late night in Eunice on Tuesday
Local time
3:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eunice, NM to Hobbs, NM
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eunice, NM
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Hobbs, NM
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Trip Overview
Eunice to Hobbs is 19.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via NM 18 and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, making it a simple hop between two New Mexico communities. It's a practical route for those needing to travel between these locations, with most of your journey on a main highway. You'll find this trip is ideal for a quick transition, especially if you're looking for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NM 18 | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| North NM 248 Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Marland Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Turner Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Avenue J | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Turner Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NM 18
— 12.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eunice, NM and Hobbs, NM.
1
Start on West Avenue J
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Avenue J
2
Turn right onto NM 176
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NM 248
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North NM 248 Highway
4
At end of road, turn left onto NM 18
12 mi
·
18 min
·
NM 18
5
Turn left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Marland Street
6
Turn right onto South Turner Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Turner Street
7
Arrive at destination
North Turner Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NM 176 / Main Street
Turn right onto NM 176 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NM 18
At end of road, turn left onto NM 18
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
South Turner Street
Turn right onto South Turner Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hobbs, NM
Late night in Hobbs on Tuesday
Local time
3:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your travel on main roads like NM 18 and North NM 248 Highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 12.1 miles on NM 18, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The roads are primarily straightforward, designed for efficient travel between Eunice and Hobbs. Expect a driving experience that is direct and uncomplicated, with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on NM 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NM 18 and North NM 248 Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NM 176 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eunice, NM to Hobbs, NM is easy. At 29m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NM 176 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (NM 18): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (South Turner Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hobbs, NM
Full guide →Founded 1907
Hobbs is a city of 39,000 people (2019) in Southeast New Mexico.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on NM 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NM 176 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (NM 18): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (South Turner Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hobbs, NM before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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