How far is Elko, NV from Mogul, NV?
The driving distance from Elko, NV to Mogul, NV is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elko and Mogul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko and Mogul.
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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
292.2 mi · 4 hr 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
1494 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
36 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
122 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2153 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mogul
1030 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
27 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 Mogul.
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
292 mi · 04h 50m
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 Mogul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elko to Mogul?
The road trip is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 148.9 miles from Elko and 149.3 miles from Mogul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 7:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.13 one way or $114.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elko and Sunny near Mogul.
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 Mogul. Straight-line distance: 237.88 mi (382.83 km).
#1 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mogul
Located west of Reno in Washoe County at an elevation of 4,711 feet, situated along the Truckee River corridor near the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5138000, -119.9260300 |
| Altitude | 1436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mogul (-119.92603, 39.5138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $57.13 | $114.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $60.44 | $120.87 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $63.49 | $126.98 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $71.22 | $142.44 |
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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