How far is Springer, NM from Cimarron, NM?

The driving distance from Springer, NM to Cimarron, NM is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.63 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.6 mi
33.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.6 mi
Kilometers
33.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.63 mi
Kilometers
41.24 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cimarron
Thu, Apr 16, 6:54 AM MDT
Return by in Springer
Thu, Apr 16, 7:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springer
2026-04-16T06:18
Arrive Cimarron
Thu, Apr 16, 6:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springer
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Maxwell
NM

Village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States

From Springer
12.8 mi
00h 17m
To Cimarron
12.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph SW
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 Springer and Cimarron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    46 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maxwell Avenue

    1671 ft · 48 sec · Maxwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    112 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 58 West: Cimarron

    1173 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    19 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 64

    1925 ft · 47 sec · US Highway 64

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 64

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Avenue
5.67 mi · 22%
US Highway 64
0.36 mi · 1%
Maxwell Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
NM 58 West
0.22 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

19 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxwell
00h 17m from Springer
Leave By
7:20 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springer and Sunny near Cimarron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springer to Cimarron?

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 12.8 miles from Springer and 12.8 miles from Cimarron.

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 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 7:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springer and Sunny near Cimarron.

Stop Ideas Near Maxwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maxwell, 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 Maxwell.

RAIL

Raton

41 mi away
201 South First Street
RAIL

Trinidad

70 mi away
110 West Pine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springer and Cimarron. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.16 km).

Springer

#1 Springer

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

Population910
Coordinates36.3611400, -104.5952700
Altitude1767
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: Springer (-104.59527, 36.36114)
End: Cimarron (-104.91583, 36.51087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.63 $4.16 $8.33
Diesel $5.42 $4.87 $9.75

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 Springer and Cimarron. The current time is 06:18:48.

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.