There are
1,499 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Hobbs, NM
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 3 hours to go from Lakeland, Florida to Hobbs, New Mexico.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Hobbs, NM) is 1,300.90 mi.
1,499 mi = 1.61 kms