How far is Hawthorne, NV from Elko, NV?
The driving distance from Hawthorne, NV to Elko, NV is about 323.8 miles (521.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and Elko.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Elko.
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Start on the route
3 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North E Street
3121 ft · 2 min · North E Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
69.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
531 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on South Maine Street
1.9 mi · 3 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
214.9 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business, NV 535: Elko West
1697 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Idaho Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Idaho Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
19 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne and Elko.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
215 mi · 03h 29m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hawthorne and Chance Snow Showers near Elko.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Elko?
The road trip is about 323.8 miles (521.1 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Hawthorne and 162.2 miles from Elko.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.4 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 7:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.59 one way or $113.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne and Chance Snow Showers near Elko.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
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 Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Elko. Straight-line distance: 220.38 mi (354.67 km).
#1 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5246400, -118.6245800 |
| Altitude | 1320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-115.762989, 40.832525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $56.59 | $113.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $61.01 | $122.03 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $63.62 | $127.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $72.76 | $145.53 |
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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