How far is Whitney, NV from Battle Mountain, NV?
The driving distance from Whitney, NV to Battle Mountain, NV is about 424.8 miles (683.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.3 miles (531.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 02m.
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.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitney and Battle Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and Battle Mountain.
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Start on the route
19 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue
752 ft · 35 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
822 ft · 27 sec · Steptoe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Boulder Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Downtown Las Vegas
1747 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
22.3 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on East Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Erie Street
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Take the exit slight right
556 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Tonopah-Austin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Battle Mountain Road
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Continue on Broad Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Front Street
38 m · 8 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left
20 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 Whitney and Battle Mountain.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Tonopah-Austin Road
Turn left onto Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi · 01h 49m
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 Sunny leaving Whitney and Snow Showers near Battle Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Battle Mountain?
The road trip is about 424.8 miles (683.6 km) and usually takes 08h 02m 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?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.4 miles from Whitney and 212.3 miles from Battle Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.3 miles (531.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.5 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 $74.22 one way or $148.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitney and Snow Showers near Battle Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Battle Mountain. Straight-line distance: 330.33 mi (531.61 km).
#1 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Battle Mountain
Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 3,635 |
| Coordinates | 40.6421300, -116.9342700 |
| Altitude | 1375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Battle Mountain (-116.93427, 40.64213)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 684 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 17m |
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 | $74.22 | $148.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $80.02 | $160.03 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $83.43 | $166.87 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $95.43 | $190.85 |
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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