How far is Las Vegas, NV from West Wendover, NV?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to West Wendover, NV is about 361.5 miles (581.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and West Wendover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and West Wendover.
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Start on East Bonanza Road
1815 ft · 50 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1623 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
1062 ft · 33 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North
2776 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
19.9 mi · 21 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
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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
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
105.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Continue on Wendover Boulevard
107 m · 12 sec · Wendover Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendover Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas and West Wendover.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Great Basin Highway
Continue on Great Basin Highway
105 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Las Vegas and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Wendover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to West Wendover?
The road trip is about 361.5 miles (581.7 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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 180.9 miles from Las Vegas and 180.6 miles from West Wendover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 $63.13 one way or $126.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Las Vegas and West Wendover, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Wendover.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and West Wendover. Straight-line distance: 320.55 mi (515.88 km).
#1 Las Vegas
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 646,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.1749700, -115.1372200 |
| Altitude | 610 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Wendover
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.7391000, -114.0733500 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wendover (-114.07335, 40.7391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 582 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $63.13 | $126.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $68.06 | $136.12 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $70.97 | $141.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $81.17 | $162.33 |
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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