Origin
Eagle Nest, NM
Morning in Eagle Nest on Thursday
Local time
11:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle Nest, NM to Cimarron, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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 Eagle Nest, NM to Cimarron, NM covers 23.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Therma Street, Humbug Drive, US Highway 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on East Therma Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 23.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 3 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Therma Street is the longest continuous segment at about 23.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
8,338 ft
6,431 ft
Total Climb
101 ft
Total Descent
1,907 ft
Highest Point
8,338 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,907 ft
Notable High Points
8,338 ft at ~1.7 miles
+101 ft prominence
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 early in the drive near US 64 / East Therma Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eagle Nest, NM to Cimarron, NM is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 64 / East Therma Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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US 64 / East Therma Street
Turn left onto US 64 / East Therma Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Therma Street | 23.8 mi | 40m |
| Humbug Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US Highway 64 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Therma Street
— 23.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Nest, NM and Cimarron, NM.
1
Start on Humbug Drive
263 ft
·
18 sec
·
Humbug Drive
2
Turn left onto US 64
24 mi
·
40 min
·
East Therma Street
3
Arrive at destination
US 64
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.59 one way
$7.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Cimarron, NM
Morning in Cimarron on Thursday
Local time
11:01 AM
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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Eagle Nest, NM to Cimarron, NM covers 23.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Therma Street, Humbug Drive, US Highway 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Eagle Nest, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.59 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 Eagle Nest, NM to Cimarron, NM is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 64 / East Therma Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Eagle Nest, NM to Cimarron, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes. The route ranges from 6,431 ft to 8,338 ft elevation with about 101 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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