Origin
Maxwell, NM
Morning in Maxwell on Thursday
Local time
11:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maxwell, NM to Cimarron, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.6 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 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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 Maxwell, NM to Cimarron, NM covers 26.6 miles and takes about 34m 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 18.9 miles on State Road 58. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 26.6 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 18.9 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 Maxwell Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Maxwell, NM to Cimarron, NM is easy. At 34m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maxwell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maxwell Avenue
Turn left onto Maxwell Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward NM 58 West: Cimarron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 419
Toward NM 58 West: Cimarron
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 64 / US Highway 64
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / US Highway 64
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 58 | 18.9 mi | 25m |
| I 25 | 6.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 64 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maxwell Avenue | 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 Maxwell, NM and Cimarron, NM.
1
Start on 4th Street
6 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto Maxwell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Maxwell Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
4
Merge onto I 25
6.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 25
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 419
Toward NM 58 West: Cimarron
6
Turn right onto NM 58
19 mi
·
25 min
·
State Road 58
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US Highway 64
8
Arrive at destination
US 64
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
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 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
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
Cimarron, NM
Morning in Cimarron on Thursday
Local time
11:57 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 Maxwell, NM to Cimarron, NM covers 26.6 miles and takes about 34m 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 13.3 miles from Maxwell, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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 Maxwell, NM to Cimarron, NM is easy. At 34m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maxwell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Maxwell, NM to Cimarron, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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