How far is Fallon, NV from Spring Creek, NV?
The driving distance from Fallon, NV to Spring Creek, NV is about 268 miles (431.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Scattered Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fallon and Spring Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallon and Spring Creek.
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Start on South Maine Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Maine Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
31.9 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 80, US 95: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise
1467 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
217.5 mi · 3 hr 32 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 225: Elko Downtown
1897 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain City Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
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Continue on West Silver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Silver Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Lamoille Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway
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Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
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Turn right onto Frisco Drive
2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frisco Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallon and Spring Creek.
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
217 mi · 03h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fallon and Scattered Rain And Snow Showers near Spring Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fallon to Spring Creek?
The road trip is about 268 miles (431.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 133.9 miles from Fallon and 134.1 miles from Spring Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 7:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.84 one way or $93.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fallon and Scattered Rain And Snow Showers near Spring Creek.
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 Fallon and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 189.57 mi (305.09 km).
#1 Fallon
City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 8,751 |
| Coordinates | 39.4735300, -118.7773700 |
| Altitude | 1207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Creek
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7265900, -115.5859000 |
| Altitude | 1725 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $46.84 | $93.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $50.50 | $100.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $52.65 | $105.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.22 | $120.44 |
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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