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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Quick Snapshot
Road
541.01 mi
08h 29m
Flight
348.97 mi
561.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.97 mi
Kilometers
561.61 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
541.01 mi
Kilometers
870.67 km
Drive Time
08h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnemucca
Mon, May 4, 11:24 PM PDT
Return by in Mesquite
Tue, May 5, 7:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mesquite
2026-05-04T14:54
Arrive Winnemucca
Mon, May 4, 11:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
08h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:29 PM to 3:59 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
7:02 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
257 mi
04h 14m
To Winnemucca
284 mi
04h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East First North Street

    715 ft · 31 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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glendale Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Moapa Road

    3 mi · 4 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

    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

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1241 ft · 34 sec · East 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Winnemucca Boulevard

    2679 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 20%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.8 mi · 18%
Eureka / Carlin Road
87.6 mi · 16%
Lincoln Highway
77.8 mi · 14%
Great Basin Highway
54.4 mi · 10%
Las Vegas Freeway
30.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+192 mi
349 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
04h 14m from Mesquite
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Mesquite

#1 Mesquite

City in Nevada

Population20,438
Coordinates36.8055300, -114.0671900
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Winnemucca

#2 Winnemucca

City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States

Population7,801
Coordinates40.9729600, -117.7356800
Altitude1309
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st North Street (-114.067189, 36.805353)
End: East Winnemucca Boulevard (-117.735625, 40.972922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 871 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
19.09 gal
72.27 L · about $94.51
Round trip
$189.03
38.18 gal · 144.54 L
Estimated CO2
169.7 kg one way
Round trip: 339.3 kg / 748 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Mesquite and Winnemucca. The current time is 14:54:57.

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.