How far is Wells, NV from Whitney, NV?
The driving distance from Wells, NV to Whitney, NV is about 393.6 miles (633.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346.4 miles (557.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Whitney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Whitney.
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Start on 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn right
78 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Basin Highway
46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street
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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 Veterans Boulevard
2512 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 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
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto Great Basin Highway
85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamb Boulevard
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamb Boulevard South
808 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on North Lamb Boulevard
8.9 mi · 14 min · North Lamb Boulevard
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Turn left onto Boulder Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Boulder Highway
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Turn slight left
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
822 ft · 28 sec · Steptoe Street
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Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
752 ft · 38 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and Whitney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Sunnyside Road
Continue on 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wells and Partly Cloudy near Whitney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells to Whitney?
The road trip is about 393.6 miles (633.5 km) and usually takes 07h 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 193 miles from Wells and 200.7 miles from Whitney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 346.4 miles (557.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 $68.77 one way or $137.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wells and Partly Cloudy near Whitney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 346.41 mi (557.49 km).
#1 Wells
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 41.1115900, -114.9644900 |
| Altitude | 1716 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-115.036303, 36.098398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $68.77 | $137.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $74.14 | $148.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $77.31 | $154.62 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $88.42 | $176.85 |
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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