Origin
Hobbs, NM
Evening in Hobbs on Saturday
Local time
7:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobbs, NM to Navajo, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 46m
Distance
442.9 mi
713 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 38m
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6 AM
9h 46m
8 AM
10h 4m
10 AM
9h 53m
12 PM
9h 51m
3 PM
9h 53m
5 PM
10h 3m
8 PM
9h 41m
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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Navajo, NM
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Trip Overview
Hobbs, NM to Navajo, NM is 442.9 miles and takes about 9h 46m via South Main Street, Shenrick Street, and North Paseo de Oñate, with a fuel budget near $67 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across the Desert Southwest region of New Mexico, offering a practical, albeit turn-heavy, local road experience. With a recommended two days for the trip, you'll have ample time to break up the journey and explore at a relaxed pace. Consider this route if you prefer a less highway-intensive drive and don't mind navigating local streets for a significant portion of your travel.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
221.4 miles from Hobbs, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 113.3 mi | 2h 13m |
| Shenrick Street | 68.8 mi | 1h 21m |
| North Paseo de Oñate | 65.8 mi | 1h 36m |
| US 64 | 39 mi | 58m |
| NM Highway 529 | 31.2 mi | 46m |
| Southeast Main Street | 30 mi | 35m |
| Lovington Highway | 29.1 mi | 43m |
| Taos Highway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 113.3 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs, NM and Navajo, NM.
1
Start on North Turner Street
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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North Turner Street
2
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
2.5 mi
·
2 min
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West Marland Boulevard
3
Continue on US 62; US 180
12 mi
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13 min
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West Carlsbad Highway
4
Turn right onto NM 529
31 mi
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46 min
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NM Highway 529
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 82
29 mi
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43 min
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Lovington Highway
6
Continue on US 82
2.1 mi
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3 min
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East Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 285
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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North 1st Street
8
Continue on US 285
7.2 mi
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8 min
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Roswell Highway
9
Continue on US 285
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Southeast Main Street
10
Continue on US 285
113 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on US 60; US 285
69 mi
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1 hr 21 min
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Shenrick Street
12
Turn left onto US 285
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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US 285
13
Merge onto I 25
5.9 mi
·
5 min
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I 25
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail
15
Keep slight right at fork
499 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn straight onto NM 466
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Old Pecos Trail
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Pecos Trail
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Old Pecos Trail
18
Continue on Old Santa Fe Trail
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Old Santa Fe Trail
19
Turn left onto East Alameda Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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East Alameda Street
20
Turn right onto North Guadalupe Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Guadalupe Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
22
Merge onto US 84; US 285
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Saint Francis Drive
23
Continue on US 84; US 285
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Taos Highway
24
Continue on US 84; US 285
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Santa Fe Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 84; US 285
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
26
Turn left onto Lower San Pedro Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Lower San Pedro Drive
27
Merge onto US 84; US 285
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 84; US 285
28
Continue on US 84; US 285
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Los Alamos Highway
29
At end of road, turn left onto North Paseo de Onate
201 ft
·
14 sec
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North Paseo de Onate
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on US 84; US 285
66 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
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North Paseo de Oñate
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on US 64; US 84
14 mi
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20 min
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US 64; US 84
32
Turn left onto US 64; US 84
12 mi
·
18 min
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US 64; US 84
33
Turn left onto US 64
13 mi
·
18 min
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US 64
34
Continue on J-9
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Narrow Gauge Street
35
Arrive at destination
J-9
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 46m estimated duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart Hobbs, NM in the morning to maximize your daylight hours for the first leg. You'll have two planned stops along the way, which are good opportunities to refuel and take breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as stretches between services might be longer on local roads than on major highways. A specific tip for this route: be sure your GPS or navigation app is up-to-date, as the frequent turns on local streets can be easy to miss.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 221.4 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 4h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 97 miles or 2h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.4 miles or 4h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 221.4 miles or 4h 39m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Navajo, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hobbs, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hobbs, NM
Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Navajo, NM
Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Hobbs, NM.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Main Street for about 113.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
221 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Eldorado at Santa Fe, NMOvernight Options
Night 1
221 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM after about 221 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 221.4 miles from Hobbs, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South Main Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 221 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 333.8 — 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
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~0m in
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US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard
Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
46.1 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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US 82 / Lovington Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 82 / Lovington Highway
Navigation decision point
5
304.8 mi into trip
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~6h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
308.8 mi into trip
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~6h 25m in
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North Guadalupe Street
Turn right onto North Guadalupe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
333.8 mi into trip
|
~7h in
|
North Paseo de Onate
At end of road, turn left onto North Paseo de Onate
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.89 one way
$133.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
155 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $73.43 | $146.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $79.50 | $158.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $97.79 | $195.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 132.9 | 1 | $46.50 | $21.26 |
| Efficient EV | 110.7 | 1 | $38.75 | $17.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.2 | 2 | $62.01 | $28.35 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Navajo, NM
Evening in Navajo on Saturday
Local time
7:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 46m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pecos National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 290.2
View on nps.gov
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. Most of this development took...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 336
View on nps.gov
Bandelier National Monument
National Monument
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
$25
near mile 320.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 17% of the journey on highways. You'll be spending most of your time on local roads, navigating through communities and making frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 113.3 miles on South Main Street, so while there are some longer segments, expect consistent changes in direction. This driving profile means you'll need to stay alert and focused on navigation, as the road's personality shifts frequently as you move through different towns and areas.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.3 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 62; US 180 / West Marland Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 442.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 46.1 miles (US 82 / Lovington Highway): Navigation decision point; at 304.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.3 miles on South Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 221 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Navajo, NM before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 46.1 miles (US 82 / Lovington Highway): Navigation decision point; at 304.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Pecos National Historical Park, Manhattan Project National Historical Park and Bandelier National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Navajo, NM before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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