How far is Whitney, NV from Wells, NV?
The driving distance from Whitney, NV to Wells, NV is about 385.6 miles (620.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346.4 miles (557.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m 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 26m.
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 Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and Wells.
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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
78 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and Wells.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Whitney and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Wells?
The road trip is about 385.6 miles (620.6 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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 Whitney and 192.6 miles from Wells.
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 39.2 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 $67.38 one way or $134.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Whitney and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Wells. Straight-line distance: 346.41 mi (557.49 km).
#1 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wells
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 41.1115900, -114.9644900 |
| Altitude | 1716 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-114.96449, 41.11159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 621 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $67.38 | $134.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $72.65 | $145.30 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $75.75 | $151.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $86.64 | $173.28 |
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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