Llano Estacado
The Llano Estacado (Spanish: [ˈʝano estaˈkaðo]), translated into English as the Staked Plains, is a region in the Southwestern United States encompassing parts of eastern New Mexico and northwestern Texas. This one stands 17 mi southwest of Plains. Highs of 75–76°F make April and October the mildest time to go.
A mountain, 17 mi southwest of Plains
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Lovington, 21 miles west. Where to stay ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 92K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 96% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 92–93°, and about 89 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Apr and Oct
April and October are the mild months, with highs of 75–76°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
The weather near Llano Estacado shifts through the year, as below.
Llano Estacado
The Llano Estacado (Spanish: [ˈʝano estaˈkaðo]), translated into English as the Staked Plains, is a region in the Southwestern United States encompassing parts of eastern New Mexico and northwestern Texas. One of the largest mesas or tablelands on the North American continent, the elevation rises from 3,000 feet (900 m) in the southeast to over 5,000 feet (1,500 m) in the northwest, sloping almost uniformly at about 10 feet per mile.
- Type
- Mountain
- Area
- 37,452 square miles
- Elevation
- 3,684 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 92K a year
Lodging near Llano Estacado
The nearest towns with places to stay are Hobbs (39) and Lovington (8).
Hobbs
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
40,863 people
21 mi southwest of Llano Estacado
Compare 6 towns
| Town | From Llano Estacado | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 39 27 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 40,863 | $191K | D− |
| Lovington | 21 mi west | 30 min | 8 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 RV parks | 11,620 | $166K | — |
| North Hobbs | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 3 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 6,034 | $264K | — |
| Plains | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 1,323 | $133K | — |
| Tatum | 25 mi northwest | 40 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 711 | $111K | — |
| Nadine | 28 mi south | 40 min | 1 1 RV park | 271 | $221K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Llano Estacado: what to know
What town is Llano Estacado near?
Plains, TX, about 17 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Llano Estacado?
April and October, with highs of 75–76°.
What is the closest airport to Llano Estacado?
Lea County Regional (HOB), about 25 miles away. The nearest big hub is El Paso (ELP), about 213 miles.
Where should I stay near Llano Estacado?
Hobbs (21 mi, 39 places to stay), Lovington (21 mi, 8 places to stay) and North Hobbs (17 mi, 3 places to stay).
Local know-how from Plains
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.