How far is Beatty, NV from Elko, NV?
The driving distance from Beatty, NV to Elko, NV is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beatty and Elko.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatty and Elko.
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Start on West Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on East Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 1 min · East Crook Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Erie Street
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Take the exit slight right
556 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Tonopah-Austin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
54.7 mi · 59 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Eureka / Carlin Road
87.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Eureka / Carlin Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City
1915 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.5 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business, NV 535: Elko West
1697 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto West Idaho Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Idaho Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
19 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatty and Elko.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Tonopah-Austin Road
Turn left onto Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Beatty and Mostly Sunny near Elko.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beatty to Elko?
The road trip is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km) and usually takes 05h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.7 miles from Beatty and 182.2 miles from Elko.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.57 one way or $127.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Beatty and Mostly Sunny near Elko.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beatty and Elko. Straight-line distance: 276.35 mi (444.74 km).
#1 Beatty
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 36.9085600, -116.7592300 |
| Altitude | 1008 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-115.762989, 40.832525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $4.95 | $63.57 | $127.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $68.54 | $137.08 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $71.47 | $142.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $81.74 | $163.48 |
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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