Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Jon, NM
Leslie del Moral
House, NM
Strange Happenings
San Jon to House is 69.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via I 40 and NM 252, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New Mexico's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single day of travel. You'll primarily be on highways, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive. This is a practical option for connecting these two points without extensive detours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 1st Street | 23.5 mi | 29m |
| I 40 | 23.2 mi | 23m |
| NM 252 | 21.2 mi | 29m |
| 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Ash Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 469 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between San Jon, NM and House, NM.
Start on 6th Street
Turn left onto Oak Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto NM 469
Continue on NM 469
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Turn left onto NM 209
Turn right onto NM 252
Turn right onto NM 252
Turn right onto NM 252
Turn left onto North Ash Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from San Jon, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Oak Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto NM 469 / 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward NM 209, NM 104, 1st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto North Ash Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.64 one way
$21.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| premium | $4.65 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $14.58 | $29.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Evening in San Jon on Wednesday
Local time
7:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in House on Wednesday
Local time
7:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 64% of the 69.2 miles on major roads like I 40. You'll encounter a long stretch of 23.5 miles on South 1st Street before transitioning. Expect a consistent cruising speed for a significant portion of the trip. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you near your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South 1st Street and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NM 469 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,015 ft
Total Descent
346 ft
Highest Point
4,883 ft
~49.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,015 ft
Notable High Points
San Jon is a tiny village of 300 people in Northeast New Mexico. Established in 1902 as a railroad town, it prospered during the heyday of Route 66 but became a semi-ghost town when 66 was bypassed by Interstate 40 in 1981. The service stations and cafés which served US 66 are mostly gone, although one motel remains.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). 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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