How far is North Las Vegas, NV from Wells, NV?
The driving distance from North Las Vegas, NV to Wells, NV is about 378.4 miles (609 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 339.5 miles (546.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 27m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Las Vegas and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas and Wells.
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Start on the route
80 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Constitution Way
626 ft · 31 sec · Constitution Way
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Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive
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Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue
126 m · 9 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North, US 93 North
2313 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
17.2 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 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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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
78 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Las Vegas and Wells.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving North Las Vegas and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Las Vegas to Wells?
The road trip is about 378.4 miles (609 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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 189.4 miles from North Las Vegas and 189 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 339.5 miles (546.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 $66.10 one way or $132.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around North Las Vegas and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Las Vegas and Wells. Straight-line distance: 339.54 mi (546.43 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 Wells
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 41.1115900, -114.9644900 |
| Altitude | 1716 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-114.96449, 41.11159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 609 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
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 | $66.10 | $132.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $71.26 | $142.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $74.31 | $148.61 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $84.99 | $169.97 |
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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