How far is Elko, NV from Jackpot, NV?
The driving distance from Elko, NV to Jackpot, NV is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elko and Jackpot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko and Jackpot.
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Start on 5th Street
19 m · 6 sec · 5th Street
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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 East Jennings Way
633 ft · 17 sec · East Jennings Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
1859 ft · 24 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 US 93: East Wells
1283 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Great Basin Highway
66.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elko and Jackpot.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Great Basin Highway
Turn left onto Great Basin Highway
66.9 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Elko and Sunny near Jackpot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elko to Jackpot?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Elko and 58.5 miles from Jackpot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.43 one way or $44.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elko and Sunny near Jackpot.
Stop Ideas Near Wells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wells.
Elko
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elko and Jackpot. Straight-line distance: 97.48 mi (156.88 km).
#1 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackpot
Situated in northeastern Nevada's high desert at an elevation of 5,282 feet, this unincorporated community lies on U.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9832400, -114.6747600 |
| Altitude | 1610 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackpot (-114.67476, 41.98324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $5.43 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $27.96 | $55.92 |
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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