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Trip from Cimarron, NM to Angel Fire, NM

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

36.2 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cimarron, NM, NM

Cimarron, NM

Zeynep Sude Emek

village in New Mexico, United States

Angel Fire, NM

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cimarron, NM to Angel Fire, NM covers 36.2 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 64, Therma Way, Mountain View Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on US Highway 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 36.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h highway drive covering 36.2 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 64 and Therma Way. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.8 miles on US Highway 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 64 and Therma Way. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 33.5 miles in near NM 434 / Mountain View Boulevard.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cimarron, NM to Angel Fire, NM is easy. At 1h with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 33.5 miles (NM 434 / Mountain View Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 36 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
33.5 mi into trip | ~54m in | NM 434 / Mountain View Boulevard

Turn left onto NM 434 / Mountain View Boulevard

Navigation decision point

3
36 mi into trip | ~59m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 64 23.8 mi 40m
Therma Way 9.7 mi 13m
Mountain View Boulevard 2.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US Highway 64 — 23.8 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron, NM and Angel Fire, NM.

1

Start on US 64

24 mi · 40 min · US Highway 64
2

Continue on US 64

9.7 mi · 13 min · Therma Way
3

Turn left onto NM 434

2.6 mi · 5 min · Mountain View Boulevard
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 36 sec
5

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.47 one way

$10.93 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $6.00 $12.00
premium $4.56 $6.50 $12.99
diesel $5.61 $7.99 $15.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.80 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.17 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.07 $2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Cimarron, NM

Morning in Cimarron on Friday

Local time

11:56 AM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Mostly Clear

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:05AM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:40PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Destination

Angel Fire, NM

Morning in Angel Fire on Friday

Local time

11:56 AM

MDT

Current temp

33°F

Clear

SW 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:05AM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:40PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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

7 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

1h on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cimarron, NM to Angel Fire, NM covers 36.2 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 64, Therma Way, Mountain View Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Cimarron, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Cimarron, NM to Angel Fire, NM is easy. At 1h with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 33.5 miles (NM 434 / Mountain View Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 36 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Cimarron, NM to Angel Fire, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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