How far is Mesquite, NV from Battle Mountain, NV?

The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Battle Mountain, NV is about 460.5 miles (741.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
460.52 mi
08h 44m
Flight
306.8 mi
493.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.8 mi
Kilometers
493.75 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
460.52 mi
Kilometers
741.13 km
Drive Time
08h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 9:09 AM PDT
Return by in Mesquite
Thu, Apr 16, 5:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mesquite
2026-04-16T00:25
Arrive Battle Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 9:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:45 PM to 4:15 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
6:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mesquite
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 Mesquite
230.3 mi
04h 22m
To Battle Mountain
230.2 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
42°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and Battle Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Battle Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on East First North Street

    715 ft · 33 sec · East First North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sandhill Boulevard

    3124 ft · 2 min · Sandhill Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    2097 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    30.9 mi · 31 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 168: Glendale, Moapa

    952 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Glendale Boulevard

    1 km · 58 sec · Glendale Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Moapa Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Moapa Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Glendale–Moapa Road

    20.8 mi · 31 min · Glendale–Moapa Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Great Basin Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  13. 13

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

    22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Murry Street

    1177 ft · 32 sec · Murry Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Aultman Street

    1008 ft · 32 sec · Aultman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Eureka / Carlin Road

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Eureka / Carlin Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno

    1049 ft · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    45.6 mi · 46 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 304 West, I 80 BUS West: East Battle Mountain

    1749 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NV 304 West, I 80 BUS West: East Battle Mountain

    828 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Front Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Front Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and Battle Mountain.

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 24%
Eureka / Carlin Road
87.6 mi · 19%
Lincoln Highway
77.8 mi · 17%
Great Basin Highway
54.4 mi · 12%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
45.6 mi · 10%
Las Vegas Freeway
30.9 mi · 7%
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
08h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+153.7 mi
306.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
04h 22m from Mesquite
Leave By
6:30 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mesquite and Snow Showers near Battle Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Battle Mountain?

The road trip is about 460.5 miles (741.1 km) and usually takes 08h 44m 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 230.3 miles from Mesquite and 230.2 miles from Battle Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 153.7 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 $80.45 one way or $160.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mesquite and Snow Showers near Battle Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and Battle Mountain. Straight-line distance: 306.8 mi (493.75 km).

Mesquite

#1 Mesquite

City in Nevada

Population20,438
Coordinates36.8055300, -114.0671900
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Battle Mountain

#2 Battle Mountain

Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates40.6421300, -116.9342700
Altitude1375
CountryUnited States
Start: Mesquite (-114.06719, 36.80553)
End: Battle Mountain (-116.93427, 40.64213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 741 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.25 gal
61.51 L · about $80.45
Round trip
$160.91
32.5 gal · 123.02 L
Estimated CO2
144.4 kg one way
Round trip: 288.8 kg / 637 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $80.45 $160.91
Mid-grade $5.34 $86.74 $173.49
Premium $5.57 $90.45 $180.89
Diesel $6.37 $103.45 $206.89

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mesquite and Battle Mountain. The current time is 00:25:06.

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.