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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
424.79 mi
08h 02m
Flight
330.33 mi
531.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
330.33 mi
Kilometers
531.61 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
424.79 mi
Kilometers
683.63 km
Drive Time
08h 02m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 8:19 AM PDT
Return by in Whitney
Thu, Apr 16, 4:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitney
2026-04-16T00:17
Arrive Battle Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 8:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:02 PM to 3:32 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitney
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
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Whitney
212.4 mi
04h 01m
To Battle Mountain
212.3 mi
04h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
42°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue

    752 ft · 35 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Steptoe Street

    822 ft · 27 sec · Steptoe Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boulder Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Downtown Las Vegas

    1747 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Erie Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Erie Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    556 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tonopah-Austin Road

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Tonopah-Austin Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Battle Mountain Road

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Battle Mountain Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Front Street

    38 m · 8 sec · East Front Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and Battle Mountain.

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
184 mi · 43%
Tonopah-Austin Road
99.8 mi · 23%
Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi · 20%
Purple Heart Highway
22.3 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
12.1 mi · 3%
West Main Street
6.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.5 mi
330.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
04h 01m from Whitney
Leave By
7:56 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Whitney

#1 Whitney

Art museum in New York City

Population38,585
Coordinates36.0983100, -115.0363000
Altitude592
CountryUnited States
Battle Mountain

#2 Battle Mountain

Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates40.6421300, -116.9342700
Altitude1375
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitney (-115.0363, 36.09831)
End: Battle Mountain (-116.93427, 40.64213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 684 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
14.99 gal
56.74 L · about $74.22
Round trip
$148.43
29.98 gal · 113.48 L
Estimated CO2
133.2 kg one way
Round trip: 266.4 kg / 587 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitney and Battle Mountain. The current time is 00:17:04.

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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.