How far is Spanish Springs, NV from Winnemucca, NV?

The driving distance from Spanish Springs, NV to Winnemucca, NV is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.38 mi
02h 31m
Flight
138.41 mi
222.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.41 mi
Kilometers
222.75 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.38 mi
Kilometers
270.98 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnemucca
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM PDT
Return by in Spanish Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spanish Springs
2026-04-19T00:19
Arrive Winnemucca
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spanish Springs
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Lovelock
NV

City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States

From Spanish Springs
85.4 mi
01h 15m
To Winnemucca
83 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spanish Springs and Winnemucca.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spanish Springs and Winnemucca.

  1. 1

    Start on Pyramid Way

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Pyramid Way

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1787 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    161.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 289: Winnemucca

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto East 2nd Street

    153 m · 18 sec · East 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Winnemucca Boulevard

    2679 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Winnemucca Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spanish Springs and Winnemucca.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
161 mi · 96%
Pyramid Way
8.8 mi · 5%
East Winnemucca Boulevard
0.51 mi
NV 289
0.3 mi
East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

161 mi · 02h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovelock
01h 15m from Spanish Springs
Leave By
1:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spanish Springs and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Winnemucca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spanish Springs to Winnemucca?

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Spanish Springs and 83 miles from Winnemucca.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spanish Springs and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Winnemucca.

Stop Ideas Near Lovelock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lovelock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lovelock.

RAIL

Winnemucca station

108 mi away
209 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spanish Springs and Winnemucca. Straight-line distance: 138.41 mi (222.75 km).

Spanish Springs

#1 Spanish Springs

Census designated place

Population15,064
Coordinates39.6490800, -119.7074100
Altitude1377
CountryUnited States
Winnemucca

#2 Winnemucca

City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States

Population7,801
Coordinates40.9729600, -117.7356800
Altitude1309
CountryUnited States
Start: Pyramid Way (-119.707048, 39.649033)
End: East Winnemucca Boulevard (-117.735625, 40.972922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $29.41
Round trip
$58.82
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.41 $58.82
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.71 $63.42
Premium $5.57 $33.06 $66.12
Diesel $6.37 $37.81 $75.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spanish Springs and Winnemucca. The current time is 00:19:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.