How far is Elko, NV from Johnson Lane, NV?

The driving distance from Elko, NV to Johnson Lane, NV is about 317.3 miles (510.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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
317.34 mi
05h 40m
Flight
243.25 mi
391.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.25 mi
Kilometers
391.47 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.34 mi
Kilometers
510.71 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson Lane
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 AM PDT
Return by in Elko
Thu, Apr 16, 9:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elko
2026-04-15T22:38
Arrive Johnson Lane
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elko
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 Elko
158.6 mi
02h 50m
To Johnson Lane
158.8 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elko and Johnson Lane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elko and Johnson Lane.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    19 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Idaho Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Idaho Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno

    2248 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    249 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Truck Inn Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Truck Inn Way

  7. 7

    Continue on Farm District Road

    104 m · 9 sec · Farm District Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farm District Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Farm District Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Farm District Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Farm District Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail

    23 m · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail

    2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail

    39 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail

    18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East William Street

    607 ft · 15 sec · East William Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe

    1913 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Carson Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Carson Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    106 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Stephanie Way

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Stephanie Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Squires Street

    2136 ft · 2 min · Squires Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto High Pointe Court

    908 ft · 40 sec · High Pointe Court

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Pointe Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elko and Johnson Lane.

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
249 mi · 78%
California Emigrant Trail
21.2 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 4%
South Carson Street
5.54 mi · 2%
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
4.57 mi · 1%
East Idaho Street
3.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

249 mi · 04h 01m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74 mi
243.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnemucca
02h 50m from Elko
Leave By
5:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Elko and Partly Sunny near Johnson Lane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elko to Johnson Lane?

The road trip is about 317.3 miles (510.7 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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 158.6 miles from Elko and 158.8 miles from Johnson Lane.

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

The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 5:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.45 one way or $110.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Elko and Partly Sunny near Johnson Lane.

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 Elko and Johnson Lane. Straight-line distance: 243.25 mi (391.47 km).

Elko

#1 Elko

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population20,531
Coordinates40.8324200, -115.7631200
Altitude1544
CountryUnited States
Johnson Lane

#2 Johnson Lane

Census designated place in Nevada, United States

Population6,490
Coordinates39.0479600, -119.7221200
Altitude1469
CountryUnited States
Start: Elko (-115.76312, 40.83242)
End: Johnson Lane (-119.72212, 39.04796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.39 L · about $55.45
Round trip
$110.90
22.4 gal · 84.78 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $55.45 $110.90
Mid-grade $5.34 $59.79 $119.57
Premium $5.57 $62.34 $124.68
Diesel $6.37 $71.30 $142.60

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 Elko and Johnson Lane. The current time is 22:38:22.

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.