How far is Elko, NV from Lemmon Valley, NV?
The driving distance from Elko, NV to Lemmon Valley, NV is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (371 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elko and Lemmon Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko and Lemmon Valley.
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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
282.5 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
2999 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville
1465 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lemmon Drive
1836 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Lemmon Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lemmon Drive
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Turn right onto Surge Street
34 m · 5 sec · Surge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Surge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elko and Lemmon Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
283 mi · 04h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elko and Sunny near Lemmon Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elko to Lemmon Valley?
The road trip is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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 147.5 miles from Elko and 147.9 miles from Lemmon Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.5 miles (371 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 7:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.59 one way or $113.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elko and Sunny near Lemmon Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
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 Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elko and Lemmon Valley. Straight-line distance: 230.51 mi (370.97 km).
#1 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lemmon Valley
Located in Washoe County north of Reno at an elevation of 4,961 feet, this high desert basin functions as a residential and semi-rural community.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6360200, -119.8432500 |
| Altitude | 1512 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemmon Valley (-119.84325, 39.63602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $56.59 | $113.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $59.86 | $119.73 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $62.88 | $125.77 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $70.54 | $141.09 |
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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