How far is Mesquite, NV from Wells, NV?
The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Wells, NV is about 384.7 miles (619.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.4 miles (485 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m 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 07h 27m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Wells.
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Start on East First North Street
715 ft · 33 sec · East First North Street
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Turn left onto Sandhill Boulevard
3124 ft · 2 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
2097 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
30.9 mi · 31 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 168: Glendale, Moapa
952 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Glendale Boulevard
1 km · 58 sec · Glendale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Moapa Road
3 mi · 5 min · Moapa Road
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Continue on Glendale–Moapa Road
20.8 mi · 31 min · Glendale–Moapa Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Basin Highway
54.4 mi · 1 hr 2 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
46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
78 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and Wells.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Mesquite and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Wells?
The road trip is about 384.7 miles (619.1 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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 192.5 miles from Mesquite and 192.3 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.4 miles (485 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 $67.23 one way or $134.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesquite and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and Wells. Straight-line distance: 301.4 mi (485.05 km).
#1 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wells
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 41.1115900, -114.9644900 |
| Altitude | 1716 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-114.96449, 41.11159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 619 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
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 | $67.23 | $134.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $72.49 | $144.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $75.59 | $151.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $86.45 | $172.90 |
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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