How far is Mesquite, NV from Spring Creek, NV?

The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Spring Creek, NV is about 448.2 miles (721.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283 miles (455.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 18m 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
448.16 mi
08h 39m
Flight
282.99 mi
455.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.99 mi
Kilometers
455.43 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
448.16 mi
Kilometers
721.25 km
Drive Time
08h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM PDT
Return by in Mesquite
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mesquite
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Spring Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:39 PM to 4:09 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
6:42 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
224.2 mi
04h 19m
To Spring Creek
224 mi
04h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and Spring Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Spring Creek.

  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

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Great Basin Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno

    1474 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    47.7 mi · 45 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West: Elko East

    1825 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Jennings Way

    1033 ft · 30 sec · East Jennings Way

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Idaho Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Idaho Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lamoille Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Lamoille Highway

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway

    30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive

    1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Frisco Drive

    2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frisco Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and Spring Creek.

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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
188 mi · 42%
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 24%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
47.7 mi · 11%
Las Vegas Freeway
30.9 mi · 7%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 5%
Glendale–Moapa Road
20.8 mi · 5%
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 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+165.2 mi
283 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
04h 19m from Mesquite
Leave By
6:42 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mesquite and Rain And Snow Showers near Spring Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Spring Creek?

The road trip is about 448.2 miles (721.3 km) and usually takes 08h 39m 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 224.2 miles from Mesquite and 224 miles from Spring Creek.

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

The direct path is about 283 miles (455.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 165.2 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 $78.28 one way or $156.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesquite and Rain And Snow Showers near Spring Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 282.99 mi (455.43 km).

Mesquite

#1 Mesquite

City in Nevada

Population20,438
Coordinates36.8055300, -114.0671900
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Spring Creek

#2 Spring Creek

Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population12,361
Coordinates40.7265900, -115.5859000
Altitude1725
CountryUnited States
Start: Mesquite (-114.06719, 36.80553)
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 721 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.81 gal
59.86 L · about $78.28
Round trip
$156.55
31.62 gal · 119.72 L
Estimated CO2
140.5 kg one way
Round trip: 281 kg / 619 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $78.28 $156.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $84.39 $168.79
Premium $5.57 $88.00 $176.00
Diesel $6.37 $100.65 $201.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mesquite and Spring Creek. The current time is 22:50:11.

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.