How far is Elko, NV from North Las Vegas, NV?
The driving distance from Elko, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is about 484.4 miles (779.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.
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 White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elko and North Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko and North Las Vegas.
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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 · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Great Basin Highway
77.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Great Basin Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Basin Highway
46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street
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Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard
2512 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto Great Basin Highway
85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cheyenne Avenue
2039 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cheyenne Avenue East
553 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue
870 ft · 24 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue
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Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive
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Turn left onto Constitution Way
688 ft · 36 sec · Constitution Way
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Turn left
80 m · 19 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 North Las Vegas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Sunnyside Road
Continue on Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elko and Mostly Sunny near North Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elko to North Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 484.4 miles (779.6 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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?
Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.8 miles from Elko and 270.6 miles from North Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 162.3 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 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 $84.61 one way or $169.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elko and Mostly Sunny near North Las Vegas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elko and North Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 322.04 mi (518.28 km).
#1 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Las Vegas
A city located in Clark County, Nevada.
| Population | 260,098 |
| Coordinates | 36.1988600, -115.1175000 |
| Altitude | 565 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-115.117316, 36.199055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 780 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 02m |
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 | $4.95 | $84.61 | $169.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $91.23 | $182.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $95.12 | $190.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $108.79 | $217.59 |
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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