How far is Cimarron, NM from Springer, NM?
The driving distance from Cimarron, NM to Springer, NM is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cimarron and Springer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron and Springer.
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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
18.9 mi · 26 min · State Road 58
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Take the ramp right
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56, NM 21, NM 468: Springer
1484 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
932 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Railroad Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Maxwell Avenue
1670 ft · 47 sec · Maxwell Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
143 m · 27 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on 4th Street
85 m · 15 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 Springer.
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
18.9 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 Springer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cimarron to Springer?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Maxwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Cimarron and 12.9 miles from Springer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 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 Springer.
Stop Ideas Near Maxwell
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 Maxwell.
Raton
Trinidad
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cimarron and Springer. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.16 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 Springer
Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 910 |
| Coordinates | 36.3611400, -104.5952700 |
| Altitude | 1767 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Street (-104.59527, 36.361077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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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