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

The driving distance from Cimarron, NM to Angel Fire, NM is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
36.24 mi
00h 47m
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
36.24 mi
Kilometers
58.32 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Angel Fire
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 AM MDT
Return by in Cimarron
Thu, Apr 16, 4:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cimarron
2026-04-16T02:45
Arrive Angel Fire
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cimarron
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 Cimarron
18.1 mi
00h 23m
To Angel Fire
18.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 64

    23.8 mi · 40 min · US Highway 64

  2. 2

    Continue on Therma Way

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Therma Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mountain View Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    833 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 64
23.8 mi · 66%
Therma Way
9.67 mi · 27%
Mountain View Boulevard
2.58 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 64

Start on US Highway 64

23.8 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle Nest
00h 23m from Cimarron
Leave By
4:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cimarron and Sunny near Angel Fire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 Cimarron and 18.1 miles from Angel Fire.

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 4:54 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 Cimarron and Sunny near Angel Fire.

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 Cimarron and Angel Fire. Straight-line distance: 22.07 mi (35.52 km).

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#1 Cimarron

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

Population884
Coordinates36.5108700, -104.9158300
Altitude1960
CountryUnited States
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#2 Angel Fire

Town in New Mexico

Population1,070
Coordinates36.3930900, -105.2850100
Altitude2562
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Street (-104.915859, 36.510604)
End: (-105.284547, 36.393083)

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 Cimarron and Angel Fire. The current time is 02:45:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.