How far is Huron, CA from San Jose, CA?

The driving distance from Huron, CA to San Jose, CA is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.68 mi
02h 29m
Flight
126.5 mi
203.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.5 mi
Kilometers
203.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.68 mi
Kilometers
247.33 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM PDT
Return by in Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huron
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huron
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Los Banos
CA

The county seat of Merced County, California.

From Huron
76.7 mi
01h 14m
To San Jose
76.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huron and San Jose.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huron and San Jose.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    63 m · 14 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lassen Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Lassen Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Dorris Avenue

    7.7 mi · 9 min · West Dorris Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose

    2466 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 North: Downtown San Jose

    1 km · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Guadalupe Parkway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Guadalupe Freeway

    2235 ft · 29 sec · Guadalupe Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 82

    1010 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North: Santa Clara Street, Julian Street

    2389 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Julian Street

    982 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    867 ft · 30 sec · West Saint James Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    127 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huron and San Jose.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
68.6 mi · 45%
CA 152 West
40.9 mi · 27%
South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 13%
West Dorris Avenue
8.05 mi · 5%
CA 85 North
5.18 mi · 3%
Guadalupe Parkway
4.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

68.6 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Los Banos
01h 14m from Huron
Leave By
1:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huron and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huron to San Jose?

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Huron and 76.9 miles from San Jose.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.27 one way or $62.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huron and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.

Stop Ideas Near Los Banos

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

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

RAIL

Merced station

43 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Denair station

53 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Gilroy, California

64 mi away
7250 Monterey Street
RAIL

Modesto station

68 mi away
1700 Held Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huron and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 126.5 mi (203.59 km).

Huron

#1 Huron

Small city in Fresno County, California

Population7,104
Coordinates36.2027300, -120.1029200
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
San Jose

#2 San Jose

The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.

Population1,013,616
Coordinates37.3393900, -121.8949600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street (-120.102827, 36.202571)
End: North Market Street (-121.89496, 37.33939)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.53 L · about $31.27
Round trip
$62.54
10.84 gal · 41.06 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $31.27 $62.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $32.88 $65.76
Premium $6.24 $33.84 $67.67
Diesel $7.57 $41.01 $82.03

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 California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huron and San Jose. The current time is 22:57:43.

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.