Origin
Cimarron, NM
Morning in Cimarron on Thursday
Local time
10:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cimarron, NM to Springer, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
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 Springer, NM covers 25.7 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, Railroad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on State Road 58. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.7 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 (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 25.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NM 58 / State Road 58.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NM 58 / State Road 58): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (I 25 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
3
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
23.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 25 Business
Take the exit onto I 25 Business toward US 56, NM 21, NM 468: Springer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 414
Toward US 56, NM 21, NM 468: Springer
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 25 Bus
Turn left onto I 25 Bus
Navigation decision point
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 25 Bus / Railroad Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto I 25 Bus / Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 58 | 18.9 mi | 25m |
| I 25 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| Railroad Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 64 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maxwell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 25 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 25 Bus | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Road 58
— 18.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron, NM and Springer, 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
·
32 sec
4
Merge onto I 25
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 25
5
Take the exit onto I 25 Business
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 25 Business
Exit 414
Toward US 56, NM 21, NM 468: Springer
6
Turn left onto I 25 Bus
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 25 Bus
7
At end of road, turn right onto I 25 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue
8
Continue on I 25 Bus
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Maxwell Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 56; US 412
470 ft
·
26 sec
·
4th Street
10
Continue on US 56; US 412
280 ft
·
15 sec
·
4th Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 56; US 412
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
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
Springer, NM
Morning in Springer on Thursday
Local time
10:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
26°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
48 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
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 Springer, NM covers 25.7 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, Railroad Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 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 $3.88 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.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NM 58 / State Road 58): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (I 25 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cimarron, NM to Springer, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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