How far is Ely, NV from Enterprise, NV?
The driving distance from Ely, NV to Enterprise, NV is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.4 miles (359.6 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ely and Enterprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ely and Enterprise.
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Start on Campton Street
1527 ft · 1 min · Campton Street
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Turn left onto Murry Street
110 m · 18 sec · Murry Street
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Turn right onto Weber Avenue
78 m · 15 sec · Weber Avenue
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Murry Street
1045 ft · 29 sec · Murry Street
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 24 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
30.1 mi · 33 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 160: Blue Diamond Road
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
736 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
153 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Diamond Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Blue Diamond Road
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Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
922 ft · 46 sec · Inspiration Drive
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Turn left onto Tangled Vines Avenue
151 m · 27 sec · Tangled Vines Avenue
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Turn left onto Ruby Moon Drive
29 m · 4 sec · Ruby Moon Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ruby Moon Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ely and Enterprise.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Ely and Sunny near Enterprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ely to Enterprise?
The road trip is about 254.6 miles (409.7 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?
Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Ely and 127.4 miles from Enterprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 $44.46 one way or $88.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Ely and Sunny near Enterprise.
Stop Ideas Near Caliente
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 Caliente.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ely and Enterprise. Straight-line distance: 223.47 mi (359.64 km).
#1 Ely
City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
| Population | 4,014 |
| Coordinates | 39.2474400, -114.8886300 |
| Altitude | 1962 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enterprise
Enterprise is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0252500, -115.2419400 |
| Altitude | 778 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ruby Moon Drive (-115.24182, 36.02532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $4.95 | $44.46 | $88.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.94 | $95.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.98 | $99.97 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $57.17 | $114.33 |
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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