How far is Lemmon Valley, NV from Elko, NV?
The driving distance from Lemmon Valley, NV to Elko, NV is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (371 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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 15m.
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 Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemmon Valley and Elko.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemmon Valley and Elko.
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Start on Surge Street
74 m · 16 sec · Surge Street
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Turn left onto Lemmon Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lemmon Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 395: Reno, Carson City
1997 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
793 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80: Sparks, Elko
2799 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
283.2 mi · 4 hr 40 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 Lemmon Valley and Elko.
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
283 mi · 04h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Lemmon Valley and Sunny near Elko.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemmon Valley to Elko?
The road trip is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 147.7 miles from Lemmon Valley and 148.2 miles from Elko.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.5 miles (371 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 8:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.70 one way or $113.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lemmon Valley and Sunny near Elko.
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 Lemmon Valley and Elko. Straight-line distance: 230.51 mi (370.97 km).
#1 Lemmon Valley
Located in Washoe County north of Reno at an elevation of 4,961 feet, this high desert basin functions as a residential and semi-rural community.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6360200, -119.8432500 |
| Altitude | 1512 |
| 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: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $5.43 | $56.70 | $113.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $59.98 | $119.96 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $63.01 | $126.01 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $70.68 | $141.36 |
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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