How far is Caliente, NV from Elko, NV?
The driving distance from Caliente, NV to Elko, NV is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m 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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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 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census designated place in state of Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caliente and Elko.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caliente and Elko.
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Start on Market Street
36 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
97 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
104.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Great Basin Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Basin Highway
25.8 mi · 33 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Great Basin Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Great Basin Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
1474 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
47.7 mi · 45 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West: Elko East
1825 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East Jennings Way
1033 ft · 30 sec · East Jennings Way
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Turn right onto East Idaho Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Idaho Street
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Turn left 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 Caliente and Elko.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Great Basin Highway
Continue on Great Basin Highway
105 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Caliente and Rain And Snow Showers near Elko.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caliente to Elko?
The road trip is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?
McGill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.9 miles from Caliente and 164.4 miles from Elko.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.1 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 $56.64 one way or $113.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caliente and Rain And Snow Showers near Elko.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caliente and Elko. Straight-line distance: 232.16 mi (373.63 km).
#1 Caliente
City in Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.6149600, -114.5119400 |
| Altitude | 1343 |
| 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: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $56.64 | $113.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $61.07 | $122.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $63.68 | $127.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $72.83 | $145.65 |
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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