How far is Fallon, NV from Battle Mountain, NV?

The driving distance from Fallon, NV to Battle Mountain, NV is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.32 mi
02h 59m
Flight
126.56 mi
203.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.56 mi
Kilometers
203.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.32 mi
Kilometers
291.8 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Mountain
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM PDT
Return by in Fallon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallon
2026-04-18T02:06
Arrive Battle Mountain
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fallon
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lovelock
NV

City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States

From Fallon
90.7 mi
01h 29m
To Battle Mountain
90.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fallon and Battle Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fallon and Battle Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on South Maine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Maine Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    31.9 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 80, US 95: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise

    1467 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    146.4 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 304 East, I 80 BUS East: West Battle Mountain

    1211 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallon and Battle Mountain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
146 mi · 81%
Veterans Memorial Highway
31.9 mi · 18%
West Front Street
1.59 mi · 1%
South Maine Street
0.91 mi · 1%
I 80
0.28 mi
NV 304 East
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

146 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovelock
01h 29m from Fallon
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Battle Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fallon to Battle Mountain?

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Fallon and 90.7 miles from Battle Mountain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 12:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Battle Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Lovelock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lovelock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lovelock.

RAIL

Winnemucca station

108 mi away
209 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallon and Battle Mountain. Straight-line distance: 126.56 mi (203.68 km).

Fallon

#1 Fallon

City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States

Population8,751
Coordinates39.4735300, -118.7773700
Altitude1207
CountryUnited States
Battle Mountain

#2 Battle Mountain

Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates40.6421300, -116.9342700
Altitude1375
CountryUnited States
Start: Fallon (-118.77737, 39.47353)
End: Battle Mountain (-116.93427, 40.64213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $31.69
Round trip
$63.37
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.69 $63.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.16 $68.33
Premium $5.57 $35.62 $71.24
Diesel $6.37 $40.74 $81.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fallon and Battle Mountain. The current time is 02:06:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.