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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.98 mi
04h 37m
Flight
189.57 mi
305.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.57 mi
Kilometers
305.09 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.98 mi
Kilometers
431.28 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM PDT
Return by in Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallon
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Spring Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fallon
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winnemucca
NV

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

From Fallon
133.9 mi
02h 18m
To Spring Creek
134.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

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.

  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

    217.5 mi · 3 hr 32 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 225: Elko Downtown

    1897 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mountain City Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Silver Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Silver Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lamoille Highway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway

    30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive

    1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Frisco Drive

    2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
217 mi · 81%
Veterans Memorial Highway
31.9 mi · 12%
Lamoille Highway
12.6 mi · 5%
Spring Creek Parkway
0.95 mi
West Silver Street
0.94 mi
South Maine Street
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.4 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnemucca
02h 18m from Fallon
Leave By
7:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winnemucca, 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 Winnemucca.

RAIL

Winnemucca station

1 mi away
209 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallon and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 189.57 mi (305.09 km).

Fallon

#1 Fallon

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

Population8,751
Coordinates39.4735300, -118.7773700
Altitude1207
CountryUnited States
Spring Creek

#2 Spring Creek

Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population12,361
Coordinates40.7265900, -115.5859000
Altitude1725
CountryUnited States
Start: Fallon (-118.77737, 39.47353)
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.8 L · about $46.84
Round trip
$93.67
18.92 gal · 71.6 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fallon and Spring Creek. The current time is 03:17:18.

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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.