How far is House, NM from San Jon, NM?
The driving distance from House, NM to San Jon, NM is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between House and San Jon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between House and San Jon.
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Start on North Ash Street
697 ft · 26 sec · North Ash Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1197 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
23.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the ramp right
1882 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto 4th Street
945 ft · 32 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Oak Avenue
744 ft · 35 sec · Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
67 m · 10 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between House and San Jon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
23.4 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving House and Sunny near San Jon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from House to San Jon?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tucumcari is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from House and 34.5 miles from San Jon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around House and Sunny near San Jon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between House and San Jon. Straight-line distance: 45.6 mi (73.38 km).
#1 House
Village in Quay County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 61 |
| Coordinates | 34.6467300, -103.9044100 |
| Altitude | 1434 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Jon
City in Quay County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 202 |
| Coordinates | 35.1075600, -103.3285600 |
| Altitude | 1229 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Jon (-103.32856, 35.10756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.41 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
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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