Origin
Hagerman, NM
Evening in Hagerman on Thursday
Local time
6:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hagerman, NM to Dexter, NM
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hagerman, NM
Александр Ершков
Dexter, NM
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
This quick 6.8-mile drive from Hagerman to Dexter in New Mexico's Desert Southwest region is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 12 minutes. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, it's an economical option for a short journey. The route primarily uses local roads like Old Dexter Highway and Wichita Road, suggesting a more intimate, less highway-centric experience. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this short hop. The overall feel is that of a straightforward, local connection between two nearby communities within the same state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles along Old Dexter Highway. You'll navigate through a mix of local roads, including Wichita Road and West Aberdeen Street, indicating a journey that keeps you close to the local landscape rather than on high-speed thoroughfares. This type of drive often involves more frequent adjustments and a closer connection to the immediate surroundings as you transition through the area.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Dexter Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 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 early in the drive near North Oxford Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hagerman, NM to Dexter, NM is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Oxford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NM 249 / West Aberdeen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NM 2 / Wichita Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Oxford Avenue
Turn right onto North Oxford Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NM 249 / West Aberdeen Street
Turn left onto NM 249 / West Aberdeen Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NM 2 / Wichita Road
Turn right onto NM 2 / Wichita Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dexter Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Wichita Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Aberdeen Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Oxford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Perth Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Dexter Highway
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerman, NM and Dexter, NM.
1
Start on Perth Street
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
Perth Street
2
Turn right onto North Oxford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Oxford Avenue
3
Turn left onto NM 249
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Aberdeen Street
4
Turn right onto NM 2
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Wichita Road
5
Continue on NM 2
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Dexter Highway
6
Arrive at destination
NM 2
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Dexter, NM
Evening in Dexter on Thursday
Local time
6:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
12m 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 Hagerman, NM to Dexter, NM covers 6.8 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Dexter Highway, Wichita Road, West Aberdeen Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Hagerman, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.03 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 Hagerman, NM to Dexter, NM is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Oxford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NM 249 / West Aberdeen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NM 2 / Wichita Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hagerman, NM to Dexter, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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