How far is San Jon, NM from House, NM?
The driving distance from San Jon, NM to House, NM is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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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 San Jon and House.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jon and House.
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Start on 6th Street
67 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Oak Avenue
744 ft · 35 sec · Oak Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street
1180 ft · 33 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on State Highway 469
159 m · 18 sec · State Highway 469
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Take the ramp left
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 209, NM 104, 1st Street
1779 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
23.5 mi · 30 min · South 1st Street
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
1197 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto North Ash Street
697 ft · 24 sec · North Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jon and House.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South 1st Street
Turn left onto South 1st Street
23.5 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 San Jon and Sunny near House.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jon to House?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 34.6 miles from San Jon and 34.7 miles from House.
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 23.7 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 4:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.80 one way or $21.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jon and Sunny near House.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jon and House. Straight-line distance: 45.6 mi (73.38 km).
#1 San Jon
City in Quay County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 202 |
| Coordinates | 35.1075600, -103.3285600 |
| Altitude | 1229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 House
Village in Quay County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 61 |
| Coordinates | 34.6467300, -103.9044100 |
| Altitude | 1434 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Ash Street (-103.904471, 34.646729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $12.64 | $25.29 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
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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