How far is Spring Creek, NV from Winnemucca, NV?
The driving distance from Spring Creek, NV to Winnemucca, NV is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Creek and Winnemucca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek and Winnemucca.
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Start on Frisco Drive
2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive
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Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
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Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
33 m · 4 sec · Lamoille Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Silver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Street
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Continue on Mountain City Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
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Turn left onto I 80 West: Reno
1746 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
121.5 mi · 2 hr · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1241 ft · 34 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on East Winnemucca Boulevard
2679 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Winnemucca Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Creek and Winnemucca.
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
121 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Winnemucca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Creek to Winnemucca?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Battle Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Spring Creek and 69.5 miles from Winnemucca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 2:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Winnemucca.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Creek and Winnemucca. Straight-line distance: 113.64 mi (182.88 km).
#1 Spring Creek
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7265900, -115.5859000 |
| Altitude | 1725 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winnemucca
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 7,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9729600, -117.7356800 |
| Altitude | 1309 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Winnemucca Boulevard (-117.735625, 40.972922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $26.26 | $52.53 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $27.38 | $54.77 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $31.32 | $62.64 |
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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