How far is Las Vegas, NV from Wells, NV?

The driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Wells, NV is about 380.4 miles (612.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 341.2 miles (549.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
380.39 mi
07h 15m
Flight
341.21 mi
549.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
341.21 mi
Kilometers
549.13 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
380.39 mi
Kilometers
612.18 km
Drive Time
07h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells
Mon, May 4, 6:45 AM PDT
Return by in Las Vegas
Mon, May 4, 2:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Vegas
2026-05-03T23:29
Arrive Wells
Mon, May 4, 6:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:16 PM to 2:46 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Vegas
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ely
NV

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

From Las Vegas
190.4 mi
03h 37m
To Wells
190 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Wells.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Wells.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bonanza Road

    1815 ft · 50 sec · East Bonanza Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1623 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    1062 ft · 33 sec · West Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North

    2776 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    78 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Great Basin Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas and Wells.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
219 mi · 58%
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 29%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 6%
Las Vegas Freeway
19.9 mi · 5%
South 4th Street
1.65 mi
Aultman Street
1.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunnyside Road

Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

98.7 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
341.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 37m from Las Vegas
Leave By
9:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Las Vegas and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Wells?

The road trip is about 380.4 miles (612.2 km) and usually takes 07h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.4 miles from Las Vegas and 190 miles from Wells.

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

The direct path is about 341.2 miles (549.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.44 one way or $132.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Las Vegas and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Wells. Straight-line distance: 341.21 mi (549.13 km).

Las Vegas

#1 Las Vegas

The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population646,790
Coordinates36.1749700, -115.1372200
Altitude610
CountryUnited States
Wells

#2 Wells

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population1,254
Coordinates41.1115900, -114.9644900
Altitude1716
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Vegas (-115.13722, 36.17497)
End: Wells (-114.96449, 41.11159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 612 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.42 gal
50.81 L · about $66.44
Round trip
$132.88
26.84 gal · 101.62 L
Estimated CO2
119.3 kg one way
Round trip: 238.5 kg / 526 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $66.44 $132.88
Mid-grade $5.34 $71.64 $143.27
Premium $5.57 $74.70 $149.39
Diesel $6.37 $85.43 $170.86

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Vegas and Wells. The current time is 23:29:30.

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.