How far is Minden, NV from Elko, NV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Minden and Elko is 248.69 miles (400.22 km).
Flight distance from Minden, NV to Elko, NV is 248.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Minden to Elko with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Minden, Nevada to Elko, Nevada is: 321.6 miles (517.56 km) by car.
Driving from Minden to Elko will take approximately 04 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Minden
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°57'15"N 119°45'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.9540700 |
| Longitude | -119.7657300 |
| Altitude | 1440 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20531 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°49'57"N 115°45'47"W |
| Latitude | 40.8324200 |
| Longitude | -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Elko: 5th Street (-115.762989,40.832525)
Estimated Travel Time Between Minden and Elko
The distance between Minden and Elko is 518 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 45 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Minden and Elko. The current time is 10:25:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.96 liters (11.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Minden and Elko.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Minden to Elko is $52.63 (diesel $57.04).
Nevada gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.64 | $4.92 | $5.14 | $5.03 |
| Total | $52.63 | $55.82 | $58.35 | $57.04 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Nevada ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.638 (Diesel $5.026) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Minden and Elko (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
