Origin
Cimarron, NM
Afternoon in Cimarron on Thursday
Local time
2:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cimarron, NM to Maxwell, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cimarron, NM
Zeynep Sude Emek
Trip Overview
The drive from Cimarron, NM to Maxwell, NM covers 26.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Road 58, I 25, US Highway 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on State Road 58. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 26.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Road 58 is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NM 58 / State Road 58.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cimarron, NM to Maxwell, NM is easy. At 35m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NM 58 / State Road 58): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NM 58 / State Road 58
Turn right onto NM 58 / State Road 58
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NM 505, NM 445: Maxwell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 426
Toward NM 505, NM 445: Maxwell
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NM 445
Turn left onto NM 445
Navigation decision point
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 58 | 19 mi | 25m |
| I 25 | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 64 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NM 445 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Road 58
— 19 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron, NM and Maxwell, NM.
1
Start on US 64
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US Highway 64
2
Turn right onto NM 58
19 mi
·
25 min
·
State Road 58
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge onto I 25
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 25
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 426
Toward NM 505, NM 445: Maxwell
6
Turn left onto NM 445
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NM 445
7
Turn right onto 4th Street
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
4th Street
8
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Maxwell, NM
Afternoon in Maxwell on Thursday
Local time
2:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Maxwell, NM covers 26.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Road 58, I 25, US Highway 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 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 $4.03 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 Maxwell, NM is easy. At 35m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NM 58 / State Road 58): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cimarron, NM to Maxwell, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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