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Trip from Raton, NM to Cimarron, NM

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

57m

Distance

41.6 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Colfax County, New Mexico, United States

Raton, NM

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Downtown Cimarron, NM, NM

Cimarron, NM

Zeynep Sude Emek

Trip Overview

The drive from Raton, NM to Cimarron, NM covers 41.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 2nd Street, Sugarite Avenue, Guadalupe Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 41.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Raton, NM to Cimarron, NM is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Raton, NM to Cimarron, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 2nd Street
Sugarite Avenue
Guadalupe Street
East Cook Avenue
US 64 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North 2nd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raton, NM and Cimarron, NM.

1

Start on Clark Avenue

39 ft · 6 sec · Clark Avenue
2

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

387 ft · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
3

Turn slight right onto Sugarite Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Sugarite Avenue
4

Continue on Sugarite Avenue

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Sugarite Avenue
5

Continue on Guadalupe Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
6

Continue on East Cook Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Cook Avenue
7

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 26 sec
8

Merge slight left

5.3 mi · 5 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Cimarron, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 64 West: Cimarron, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire
10

Keep slight right

35 mi · 48 min
11

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.28 one way

$12.57 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $6.90 $13.79
premium $4.56 $7.47 $14.93
diesel $5.61 $9.18 $18.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Raton, NM

Afternoon in Raton on Thursday

Local time

3:19 PM

MDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cimarron, NM

Afternoon in Cimarron on Thursday

Local time

3:19 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

2 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

57m 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 Raton, NM to Cimarron, NM covers 41.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 2nd Street, Sugarite Avenue, Guadalupe Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Raton, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.28 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 Raton, NM to Cimarron, NM is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Raton, NM to Cimarron, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Raton, NM to Cimarron, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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