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Trip from Springer, NM to Cimarron, NM

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

25.6 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

Downtown Cimarron, NM, NM

Cimarron, NM

Zeynep Sude Emek

Trip Overview

The drive from Springer, NM to Cimarron, NM covers 25.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NM 58, I 25 Business, Railroad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on NM 58. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 35m highway drive covering 25.6 miles, with most of the trip on NM 58 and I 25 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on NM 58.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NM 58 is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NM 58 and I 25 Business. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 25 Bus / Maxwell Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Springer, NM to Cimarron, NM is easy. At 35m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 25 Bus / Maxwell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 25 Bus): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 25 Bus / Maxwell Avenue

Turn right onto I 25 Bus / Maxwell Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 25 Bus

Turn left onto I 25 Bus

Navigation decision point

5
6.1 mi into trip | ~8m 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
6.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | NM 58

Turn left onto NM 58

Navigation decision point

4
25.3 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
NM 58 19 mi 25m
I 25 Business 4.1 mi 4m
Railroad Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
US Highway 64 0.4 mi <1m
Maxwell Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
I 25 Bus <0.1 mi <1m
4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NM 58 — 19 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 56; US 412

150 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
2

Turn right onto I 25 Bus

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Maxwell Avenue
3

Continue on I 25 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
4

Turn left onto I 25 Bus

366 ft · 7 sec · I 25 Bus
5

Take the ramp onto I 25 Business

4.1 mi · 4 min · I 25 Business
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 419 Toward NM 58 West: Cimarron
7

Turn left onto NM 58

19 mi · 25 min · NM 58
8

At end of road, turn left onto US 64

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US Highway 64
9

Arrive at destination

US 64

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.87 one way

$7.73 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $4.24 $8.49
premium $4.56 $4.59 $9.19
diesel $5.61 $5.65 $11.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64

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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Springer, NM

Morning in Springer on Thursday

Local time

11:56 AM

MDT

Current temp

26°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cimarron, NM

Morning in Cimarron on Thursday

Local time

11:56 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

48 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

35m 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 Springer, NM to Cimarron, NM covers 25.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NM 58, I 25 Business, Railroad Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Springer, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.87 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 Springer, NM to Cimarron, NM is easy. At 35m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 25 Bus / Maxwell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 25 Bus): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Springer, NM to Cimarron, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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