How far is Angel Fire, NM from Cimarron, NM?

The driving distance from Angel Fire, NM to Cimarron, NM is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.21 mi
01h 00m
Flight
22.07 mi
35.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.07 mi
Kilometers
35.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.21 mi
Kilometers
58.27 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cimarron
Thu, Apr 16, 1:55 AM MDT
Return by in Angel Fire
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Angel Fire
2026-04-16T00:54
Arrive Cimarron
Thu, Apr 16, 1:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Angel Fire
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eagle Nest
NM

Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Angel Fire
18.1 mi
00h 30m
To Cimarron
18.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Angel Fire and Cimarron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Angel Fire and Cimarron.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    833 ft · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain View Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    33.5 mi · 54 min

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 64

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Angel Fire and Cimarron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain View Boulevard
2.58 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

33.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle Nest
00h 30m from Angel Fire
Leave By
4:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Angel Fire and Sunny near Cimarron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Angel Fire to Cimarron?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eagle Nest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Angel Fire and 18.1 miles from Cimarron.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Angel Fire and Sunny near Cimarron.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle Nest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eagle Nest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eagle Nest.

RAIL

Raton

83 mi away
201 South First Street
RAIL

Trinidad

96 mi away
110 West Pine Street
RAIL

Las Vegas station

107 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

113 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Angel Fire and Cimarron. Straight-line distance: 22.07 mi (35.52 km).

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#1 Angel Fire

Town in New Mexico

Population1,070
Coordinates36.3930900, -105.2850100
Altitude2562
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cimarron

Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population884
Coordinates36.5108700, -104.9158300
Altitude1960
CountryUnited States
Start: Angel Fire (-105.28501, 36.39309)
End: Cimarron (-104.91583, 36.51087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.69
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.85 $9.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.63 $5.92 $11.84
Diesel $5.42 $6.93 $13.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Angel Fire and Cimarron. The current time is 00:54:49.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.