Origin
Hagerman, NM
Late night in Hagerman on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hagerman, NM to Dexter, NM
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hagerman, NM
Александр Ершков
Dexter, NM
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
This quick 6.8-mile drive from Hagerman to Dexter in New Mexico's Desert Southwest region is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 12 minutes. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, it's an economical option for a short journey. The route primarily uses local roads like Old Dexter Highway and Wichita Road, suggesting a more intimate, less highway-centric experience. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this short hop. The overall feel is that of a straightforward, local connection between two nearby communities within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dexter Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Wichita Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Aberdeen Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Oxford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Perth Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Dexter Highway
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerman, NM and Dexter, NM.
1
Start on Perth Street
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
Perth Street
2
Turn right onto North Oxford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Oxford Avenue
3
Turn left onto NM 249
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Aberdeen Street
4
Turn right onto NM 2
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Wichita Road
5
Continue on NM 2
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Dexter Highway
6
Arrive at destination
NM 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Oxford Avenue
Turn right onto North Oxford Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NM 249 / West Aberdeen Street
Turn left onto NM 249 / West Aberdeen Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NM 2 / Wichita Road
Turn right onto NM 2 / Wichita Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dexter, NM
Late night in Dexter on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles along Old Dexter Highway. You'll navigate through a mix of local roads, including Wichita Road and West Aberdeen Street, indicating a journey that keeps you close to the local landscape rather than on high-speed thoroughfares. This type of drive often involves more frequent adjustments and a closer connection to the immediate surroundings as you transition through the area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Old Dexter Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Oxford Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hagerman, NM to Dexter, NM is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Oxford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NM 249 / West Aberdeen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NM 2 / Wichita Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Old Dexter Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Oxford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NM 249 / West Aberdeen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NM 2 / Wichita Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dexter, NM before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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