How far is Mesquite, NV from Winnemucca, NV?
The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Winnemucca, NV is about 541 miles (870.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349 miles (561.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 58m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 29m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and Winnemucca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Winnemucca.
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Start on East First North Street
715 ft · 31 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
1.1 km · 1 min · Glendale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Moapa Road
3 mi · 4 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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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Murry Street
1177 ft · 32 sec · Murry Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Aultman Street
1008 ft · 32 sec · Aultman Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Eureka / Carlin Road
87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Eureka / Carlin Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno
1049 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1241 ft · 34 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on East Winnemucca Boulevard
2679 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Winnemucca Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and Winnemucca.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.8 mi · 01h 38m
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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Winnemucca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Winnemucca?
The road trip is about 541 miles (870.7 km) and usually takes 08h 29m 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 257 miles from Mesquite and 284 miles from Winnemucca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349 miles (561.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 192 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 $94.51 one way or $189.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesquite and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Winnemucca.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and Winnemucca. Straight-line distance: 348.97 mi (561.61 km).
#1 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winnemucca
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 7,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9729600, -117.7356800 |
| Altitude | 1309 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Winnemucca Boulevard (-117.735625, 40.972922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 871 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 44m |
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 | $94.51 | $189.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $101.90 | $203.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $106.25 | $212.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $121.53 | $243.05 |
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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