How far is Battle Mountain, NV from Mesquite, NV?

The driving distance from Battle Mountain, NV to Mesquite, NV is about 488.4 miles (786 km), with a travel time of about 07h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
488.43 mi
07h 30m
Flight
306.8 mi
493.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.8 mi
Kilometers
493.75 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
488.43 mi
Kilometers
786.05 km
Drive Time
07h 30m

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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 07h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mesquite
Thu, Apr 16, 7:38 AM PDT
Return by in Battle Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Mountain
2026-04-16T00:08
Arrive Mesquite
Thu, Apr 16, 7:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Mountain
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ely
NV

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

From Battle Mountain
230.2 mi
03h 45m
To Mesquite
258.2 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Mountain and Mesquite.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Mountain and Mesquite.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City

    1443 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    45.5 mi · 45 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 278 South, I 80 BUS East, NV 221 East: West Carlin, Eureka

    1302 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bush Street

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Bush Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Aultman Street

    1008 ft · 34 sec · Aultman Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    91 m · 8 sec · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Murry Street

    1045 ft · 29 sec · Murry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Great Basin Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Glendale–Moapa Road

    20.8 mi · 31 min · Glendale–Moapa Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Moapa Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Moapa Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Glendale Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lewis Ranch Road

    541 ft · 15 sec · Lewis Ranch Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1422 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    30.8 mi · 31 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Sandhill Boulevard

    2504 ft · 1 min · Sandhill Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East First North Street

    715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East First North Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Mountain and Mesquite.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 22%
Bush Street
87.5 mi · 18%
Lincoln Highway
77.8 mi · 16%
Great Basin Highway
54.4 mi · 11%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
45.5 mi · 9%
Las Vegas Freeway
30.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Sunnyside Road

Continue on Sunnyside Road

98.7 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+181.6 mi
306.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 45m from Battle Mountain
Leave By
9:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Battle Mountain and Mostly Sunny near Mesquite.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battle Mountain to Mesquite?

The road trip is about 488.4 miles (786 km) and usually takes 07h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.2 miles from Battle Mountain and 258.2 miles from Mesquite.

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

The direct path is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 181.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.31 one way or $170.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Battle Mountain and Mostly Sunny near Mesquite.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Mountain and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 306.8 mi (493.75 km).

Battle Mountain

#1 Battle Mountain

Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates40.6421300, -116.9342700
Altitude1375
CountryUnited States
Mesquite

#2 Mesquite

City in Nevada

Population20,438
Coordinates36.8055300, -114.0671900
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-116.93444, 40.642006)
End: East 1st North Street (-114.067189, 36.805353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 786 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.23 gal
65.24 L · about $85.31
Round trip
$170.61
34.46 gal · 130.48 L
Estimated CO2
153.1 kg one way
Round trip: 306.2 kg / 675 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $85.31 $170.61
Mid-grade $5.34 $91.97 $183.95
Premium $5.57 $95.90 $191.80
Diesel $6.37 $109.69 $219.37

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 Nevada · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Battle Mountain and Mesquite. The current time is 00:08:03.

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.