How far is Whitney, NV from Elko, NV?
The driving distance from Whitney, NV to Elko, NV is about 490 miles (788.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.5 miles (530.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 02m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitney and Elko.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and Elko.
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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
2.7 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway
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Turn right onto South Lamb Boulevard
8.8 mi · 14 min · South Lamb Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
13.5 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 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
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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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 Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Great Basin Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
1474 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
47.7 mi · 45 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West: Elko East
1825 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Jennings Way
1033 ft · 30 sec · East Jennings Way
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Turn right onto East Idaho Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Idaho Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
19 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and Elko.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Sunnyside Road
Turn left onto 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.
Sunny leaving Whitney and Rain And Snow Showers near Elko.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Elko?
The road trip is about 490 miles (788.6 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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 217.5 miles from Whitney and 272.5 miles from Elko.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.5 miles (530.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 160.5 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 $85.60 one way or $171.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitney and Rain And Snow Showers near Elko.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Elko. Straight-line distance: 329.44 mi (530.19 km).
#1 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-115.762989, 40.832525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 789 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
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 | $85.60 | $171.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $92.29 | $184.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $96.24 | $192.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $110.07 | $220.14 |
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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