How far is Cimarron, NM from Maxwell, NM?
The driving distance from Cimarron, NM to Maxwell, NM is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cimarron and Maxwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron and Maxwell.
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Start on US Highway 64
1925 ft · 48 sec · US Highway 64
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Turn right onto State Road 58
19 mi · 26 min · State Road 58
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Take the ramp left
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 505, NM 445: Maxwell
1815 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
1303 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto 4th Street
2 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cimarron and Maxwell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Road 58
Turn right onto State Road 58
19 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cimarron and Sunny near Maxwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cimarron to Maxwell?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Springer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Cimarron and 12.4 miles from Maxwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cimarron and Sunny near Maxwell.
Stop Ideas Near Springer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springer.
Raton
Trinidad
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cimarron and Maxwell. Straight-line distance: 20.78 mi (33.44 km).
#1 Cimarron
Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 884 |
| Coordinates | 36.5108700, -104.9158300 |
| Altitude | 1960 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maxwell
Village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 213 |
| Coordinates | 36.5400300, -104.5433200 |
| Altitude | 1806 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maxwell Avenue (-104.543304, 36.540014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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