How far is North Las Vegas, NV from Ely, NV?
The driving distance from North Las Vegas, NV to Ely, NV is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Las Vegas and Ely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas and Ely.
-
1
Start on the route
80 m · 21 sec
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Constitution Way
626 ft · 31 sec · Constitution Way
-
3
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive
-
4
Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue
126 m · 9 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North, US 93 North
2313 ft · 58 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
17.2 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely
1078 ft · 26 sec
-
8
Continue on Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
-
9
Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
-
10
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
11
Continue on Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
-
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
13
Turn left onto Murry Street
1177 ft · 32 sec · Murry Street
-
14
Continue on Mill Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Mill Street
-
15
Turn right onto Weber Avenue
78 m · 16 sec · Weber Avenue
-
16
Turn left onto Murry Street
110 m · 18 sec · Murry Street
-
17
Turn right onto Hayes Street
90 m · 14 sec · Hayes Street
-
18
Turn left onto Campton Street
1231 ft · 54 sec · Campton Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Campton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Las Vegas and Ely.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 North Las Vegas and Mostly Sunny near Ely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Las Vegas to Ely?
The road trip is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from North Las Vegas and 119.4 miles from Ely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211 miles (339.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 7:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.79 one way or $83.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Las Vegas and Mostly Sunny near Ely.
Stop Ideas Near Caliente
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 Caliente.
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Las Vegas and Ely. Straight-line distance: 211.01 mi (339.58 km).
#1 North Las Vegas
A city located in Clark County, Nevada.
| Population | 260,098 |
| Coordinates | 36.1988600, -115.1175000 |
| Altitude | 565 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ely
City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
| Population | 4,014 |
| Coordinates | 39.2474400, -114.8886300 |
| Altitude | 1962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ely (-114.88863, 39.24744)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $41.79 | $83.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $45.05 | $90.11 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $46.98 | $93.95 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $53.73 | $107.46 |
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 · Apr 16, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.