How far is Placitas, NM from Hobbs, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Placitas and Hobbs is 260.47 miles (419.19 km).
Flight distance from Placitas, NM to Hobbs, NM is 260.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Placitas to Hobbs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Placitas, New Mexico to Hobbs, New Mexico is: 337.26 miles (542.78 km) by car.
Driving from Placitas to Hobbs will take approximately 05 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Placitas
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4977 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°18'25"N 106°25'29"W |
| Latitude | 35.3069800 |
| Longitude | -106.4247500 |
| Altitude | 1815 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 39339 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'9"N 103°8'10"W |
| Latitude | 32.7026100 |
| Longitude | -103.1360400 |
| Altitude | 1104 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Hobbs: North Turner Street (-103.136215,32.70261)
Estimated Travel Time Between Placitas and Hobbs
The distance between Placitas and Hobbs is 543 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Placitas and Hobbs. The current time is 22:21:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.05 liters (11.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Placitas and Hobbs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Placitas to Hobbs is $41.31 (diesel $54.34).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $41.31 | $45.65 | $49.03 | $54.34 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Placitas and Hobbs (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
