Origin
Hobbs, NM
Evening in Hobbs on Saturday
Local time
8:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobbs, NM to Atoka, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
100.3 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobbs, NM
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Atoka, NM
Israel Torres
Trip Overview
Hobbs to Atoka is 100.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 53 minutes via West Carlsbad Highway and Seven Rivers Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Desert Southwest, offering a straightforward journey between two New Mexico locations. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion. Expect a local driving experience, with frequent turns shaping the overall drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.1 miles from Hobbs, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Carlsbad Highway | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| Seven Rivers Highway | 24.3 mi | 27m |
| Hobbs Highway | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| George Shoup Relief Route | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| East Greene Street | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| West Marland Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Artesia Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Turner Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Carlsbad Highway
— 39.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs, NM and Atoka, NM.
1
Start on North Turner Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Turner Street
2
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Marland Boulevard
3
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi
·
45 min
·
West Carlsbad Highway
4
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Hobbs Highway
5
Continue on US 62; US 180
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Greene Street
6
Turn right onto NM 200
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
George Shoup Relief Route
7
Turn right onto US 285
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Artesia Highway
8
Continue on US 285
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Seven Rivers Highway
9
Turn right onto East Atoka Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Atoka Road
10
Arrive at destination
East Atoka Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, under-two-hour drive, you have significant flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Hobbs in the morning allows ample time to reach Atoka and still have your afternoon free. The $15 fuel cost indicates it's an economical trip, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for your turn onto Seven Rivers Highway, as this route involves navigating several local roads rather than following a single highway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.1 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.1 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atoka, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hobbs, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hobbs, NM
This is one driving day of about 100.3 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hobbs, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Carlsbad Highway for about 39.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Hobbs, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 99.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard
Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route
Turn right onto NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route
Navigation decision point
3
74.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
US 285 / Artesia Highway
Turn right onto US 285 / Artesia Highway
Navigation decision point
4
99.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
East Atoka Road
Turn right onto East Atoka Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.15 one way
$30.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.00 | $36.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.14 | $44.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Atoka, NM
Evening in Atoka on Saturday
Local time
8:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Carlsbad, NM
50 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of roads rather than a continuous highway. With 0% highway share, prepare for a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.6 miles along West Carlsbad Highway. The primary roads involved are West Carlsbad Highway, Seven Rivers Highway, and Hobbs Highway, suggesting a progression through local infrastructure.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on West Carlsbad Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hobbs, NM to Atoka, NM is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 66.2 miles (NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route): Navigation decision point; at 74.6 miles (US 285 / Artesia Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Hobbs, NM
Full guide →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 1h 53m. Total distance: 100.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on West Carlsbad Highway. 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: at 0.4 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 66.2 miles (NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route): Navigation decision point; at 74.6 miles (US 285 / Artesia Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Atoka, 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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