How far is Elko, NV from Kingsbury, NV?
The driving distance from Elko, NV to Kingsbury, NV is about 334 miles (537.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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
Driving Distance
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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 06h 00m.
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.
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elko and Kingsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko and Kingsbury.
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Start on 5th Street
19 m · 9 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Idaho Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · East Idaho Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno
2248 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
249 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Truck Inn Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Truck Inn Way
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Continue on Farm District Road
104 m · 9 sec · Farm District Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farm District Road
52 m · 4 sec · Farm District Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farm District Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Farm District Road
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail
23 m · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
39 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East William Street
607 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
1913 ft · 25 sec
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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
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Turn left onto South Carson Street
10.4 mi · 13 min · South Carson Street
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Turn right onto Muller Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · Muller Lane
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Turn left onto Foothill Road
3 mi · 4 min · Foothill Road
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Turn right onto Kingsbury Grade
9.3 mi · 16 min · Kingsbury Grade
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Turn right onto Highland Drive
805 ft · 36 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Laurel Lane
48 m · 7 sec · Laurel Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elko and Kingsbury.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Elko and Clear near Kingsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elko to Kingsbury?
The road trip is about 334 miles (537.6 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Elko and 167.2 miles from Kingsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 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 $64.03 one way or $128.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elko and Clear near Kingsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
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 Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elko and Kingsbury. Straight-line distance: 254.26 mi (409.19 km).
#1 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsbury
Located in Douglas County along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada's Carson Range, this community sits at an elevation of 7,208 feet near the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9771300, -119.9068500 |
| Altitude | 2197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsbury (-119.90685, 38.97713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $64.03 | $128.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $67.73 | $135.47 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $71.15 | $142.31 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $79.82 | $159.64 |
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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