How far is Whitney, NV from Ely, NV?
The driving distance from Whitney, NV to Ely, NV is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitney and Ely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and Ely.
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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
22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Murry Street
1177 ft · 32 sec · Murry Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Weber Avenue
78 m · 16 sec · Weber Avenue
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Turn left onto Murry Street
110 m · 18 sec · Murry Street
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Turn right onto Hayes Street
90 m · 14 sec · Hayes Street
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Turn left onto Campton Street
1231 ft · 54 sec · Campton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Campton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and Ely.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Whitney and Mostly Sunny near Ely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Ely?
The road trip is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Whitney and 123 miles from Ely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitney and Mostly Sunny near Ely.
Stop Ideas Near Caliente
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caliente.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Ely. Straight-line distance: 217.73 mi (350.41 km).
#1 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ely
City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
| Population | 4,014 |
| Coordinates | 39.2474400, -114.8886300 |
| Altitude | 1962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ely (-114.88863, 39.24744)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $43.02 | $86.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $46.39 | $92.77 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $48.37 | $96.74 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $55.32 | $110.64 |
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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