How far is Dayton, NV from Spring Creek, NV?

The driving distance from Dayton, NV to Spring Creek, NV is about 309.4 miles (497.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.36 mi
05h 28m
Flight
235.75 mi
379.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.75 mi
Kilometers
379.41 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.36 mi
Kilometers
497.87 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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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 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM PDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Spring Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winnemucca
NV

City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States

From Dayton
154.5 mi
02h 44m
To Spring Creek
154.8 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Spring Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Spring Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Lane

    70 m · 10 sec · Shady Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Logan Alley

    110 m · 21 sec · Logan Alley

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pike Street

    43 m · 10 sec · Pike Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Second Avenue

    619 ft · 32 sec · Second Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on California Emigrant Trail

    18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail

    34 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail

    2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    73 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm District Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Farm District Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    3203 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    153 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, US 95 ALT North: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise

    2086 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 225: Elko Downtown

    1897 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mountain City Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Silver Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Silver Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lamoille Highway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway

    30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive

    1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Frisco Drive

    2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frisco Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Spring Creek.

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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
252 mi · 81%
California Emigrant Trail
34.3 mi · 11%
Lamoille Highway
12.6 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
2.57 mi · 1%
Farm District Road
1.45 mi
Cottonwood Lane
1.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

252 mi · 04h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.7 mi
235.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnemucca
02h 44m from Dayton
Leave By
6:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Rain And Snow Showers near Spring Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Spring Creek?

The road trip is about 309.4 miles (497.9 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Dayton and 154.8 miles from Spring Creek.

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

The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.06 one way or $108.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Rain And Snow Showers near Spring Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winnemucca, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnemucca.

RAIL

Winnemucca station

1 mi away
209 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 235.75 mi (379.41 km).

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#1 Dayton

Dayton is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2371400, -119.5929500
Altitude1340
CountryUnited States
Spring Creek

#2 Spring Creek

Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population12,361
Coordinates40.7265900, -115.5859000
Altitude1725
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-119.59295, 39.23714)
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.32 L · about $54.06
Round trip
$108.13
21.84 gal · 82.64 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $54.06 $108.13
Mid-grade $5.34 $58.29 $116.58
Premium $5.57 $60.78 $121.56
Diesel $6.37 $69.52 $139.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Spring Creek. The current time is 23:47:45.

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.