Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cimarron, NM
Zeynep Sude Emek
Eagle Nest, NM
Tom Fisk
Cimarron, NM to Eagle Nest, NM is 23.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via US Highway 64, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Desert Southwest region of New Mexico, making it a straightforward connection between two points. It's a simple drive, mostly on a main highway, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a quick link rather than a destination in itself, ideal for adding onto a larger trip or for a very brief excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 64 | 23.8 mi | 40m |
| Humbug Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron, NM and Eagle Nest, NM.
Start on US 64
Turn right onto Humbug Drive
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Humbug Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| premium | $4.29 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Cimarron on Monday
Local time
12:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Eagle Nest on Monday
Local time
12:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll be on US Highway 64 for the entire 23.8 miles, meaning this is a full highway cruise from start to finish. There are no surface roads to worry about on this particular segment. The longest stretch you'll encounter is that full 23.8 miles on US Highway 64. Expect straightforward driving with minimal complexity, typical of a well-maintained highway in a rural setting.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 64 and Humbug Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 23.8 miles in near Humbug Drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cimarron, NM to Eagle Nest, NM is easy. At 40m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 23.8 miles (Humbug Drive): Navigation decision point.
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
Total Climb
1,907 ft
Total Descent
101 ft
Highest Point
8,338 ft
~22.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,907 ft
Notable High Points
Cimarron is a small town in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Northeast New Mexico. Popular in the summer for world-class fly-fishing in the Cimarron River it is the closest town to Philmont Boy Scout Ranch. Outside of the town, the area is dominated by very large ranches, some owned by celebrities or wealthy corporate scions. The town's historic downtown area was once a stopping point for settlers heading west on the Santa Fe Trail, and it still has the feeling of a dusty frontier town.
Top landmarks
Eagle Nest is a small town in North Central New Mexico. Sitting in the Moreno Valley on the east side of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the town is situated on the edge of Eagle Nest Lake, on the Enchanted Circle scenic drive east of Taos.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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