How far is North Las Vegas, NV from West Wendover, NV?

The driving distance from North Las Vegas, NV to West Wendover, NV is about 359.5 miles (578.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318.8 miles (513 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 46m 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
359.51 mi
06h 53m
Flight
318.74 mi
512.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.74 mi
Kilometers
512.96 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.51 mi
Kilometers
578.57 km
Drive Time
06h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Wendover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM MDT
Return by in North Las Vegas
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Las Vegas
2026-04-22T19:45
Arrive West Wendover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:53 PM to 3:23 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Las Vegas
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 North Las Vegas
179.9 mi
03h 26m
To West Wendover
179.6 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Las Vegas and West Wendover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas and West Wendover.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    80 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Constitution Way

    626 ft · 31 sec · Constitution Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue

    126 m · 9 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North, US 93 North

    2313 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Great Basin Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendover Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Wendover Boulevard

    107 m · 12 sec · Wendover Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendover Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Las Vegas and West Wendover.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
200 mi · 56%
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 30%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 7%
Las Vegas Freeway
17.2 mi · 5%
South 4th Street
1.65 mi
Aultman Street
1.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Basin Highway

Continue on Great Basin Highway

105 mi · 01h 54m

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
06h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
318.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 26m from North Las Vegas
Leave By
10:14 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Las Vegas and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Wendover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Las Vegas to West Wendover?

The road trip is about 359.5 miles (578.6 km) and usually takes 06h 53m 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 179.9 miles from North Las Vegas and 179.6 miles from West Wendover.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 318.8 miles (513 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 $62.83 one way or $125.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Las Vegas and West Wendover, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Las Vegas and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Wendover.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Las Vegas and West Wendover. Straight-line distance: 318.74 mi (512.96 km).

North Las Vegas

#1 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

Population260,098
Coordinates36.1988600, -115.1175000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
West Wendover

#2 West Wendover

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population4,268
Coordinates40.7391000, -114.0733500
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: North Las Vegas (-115.1175, 36.19886)
End: West Wendover (-114.07335, 40.7391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.69 gal
48.02 L · about $62.83
Round trip
$125.66
25.38 gal · 96.04 L
Estimated CO2
112.8 kg one way
Round trip: 225.6 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $62.83 $125.66
Mid-grade $5.34 $67.74 $135.48
Premium $5.57 $70.63 $141.27
Diesel $6.37 $80.78 $161.57

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Las Vegas, NV and West Wendover, NV. The current time in North Las Vegas is 19:45:05, although it is 20:45:05 in West Wendover.

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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.