How far is Elko, NV from West Wendover, NV?
The driving distance from Elko, NV to West Wendover, NV is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko and West Wendover.
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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
102.3 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ola
1990 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
45 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendover Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elko and West Wendover.
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
102 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Elko and Sunny near West Wendover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elko to West Wendover?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Elko and 53.6 miles from West Wendover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elko and West Wendover, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elko and Sunny near West Wendover.
Stop Ideas Near Wells
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 Wells.
Elko
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elko and West Wendover. Straight-line distance: 88.63 mi (142.64 km).
#1 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Wendover
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.7391000, -114.0733500 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wendover (-114.07335, 40.7391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $18.71 | $37.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $24.06 | $48.13 |
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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