There are
1,111 mi
from Waterloo, IA to Hobbs, NM
That's the driving distance. It would take 20 hours 7 mins to go from Waterloo, Iowa to Hobbs, New Mexico.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waterloo, IA to Hobbs, NM) is 896.62 mi.
1,111 mi = 1,787.99 kms