How far is Mogul, NV from Elko, NV?
The driving distance from Mogul, NV to Elko, NV is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mogul and Elko.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mogul and Elko.
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Start on the route
3 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Mogul Road
65 m · 17 sec · Mogul Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Reno
621 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
290.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business, NV 535: Elko West
1697 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Idaho Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Idaho Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
19 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mogul and Elko.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
291 mi · 04h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mogul and Sunny near Elko.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mogul to Elko?
The road trip is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.4 miles from Mogul and 147.7 miles from Elko.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.54 one way or $113.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mogul and Sunny near Elko.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mogul and Elko. Straight-line distance: 237.88 mi (382.83 km).
#1 Mogul
Located west of Reno in Washoe County at an elevation of 4,711 feet, situated along the Truckee River corridor near the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5138000, -119.9260300 |
| Altitude | 1436 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-115.762989, 40.832525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $5.43 | $56.54 | $113.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $59.81 | $119.61 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $62.82 | $125.65 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $70.48 | $140.95 |
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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