Origin
Raton, NM
Morning in Raton on Thursday
Local time
10:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
Raton, NM
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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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Raton, NM · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Raton, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cimarron, NM
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cimarron, NM if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Destination
Cimarron, NM
Morning in Cimarron on Thursday
Local time
10:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Maxwell, NM
21 mi in
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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