How far is Whitney, NV from West Wendover, NV?
The driving distance from Whitney, NV to West Wendover, NV is about 366.7 miles (590.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.9 miles (522.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitney and West Wendover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and West Wendover.
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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
105.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Continue on Wendover Boulevard
107 m · 12 sec · Wendover Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendover Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and West Wendover.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Great Basin Highway
Continue on Great Basin Highway
105 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
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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 Partly Sunny near West Wendover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitney to West Wendover?
The road trip is about 366.7 miles (590.1 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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 183.5 miles from Whitney and 183.2 miles from West Wendover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.9 miles (522.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 $64.07 one way or $128.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Whitney and West Wendover, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitney and Partly Sunny near West Wendover.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and West Wendover. Straight-line distance: 324.85 mi (522.8 km).
#1 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Wendover
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.7391000, -114.0733500 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wendover (-114.07335, 40.7391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 590 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $64.07 | $128.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $69.07 | $138.15 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $72.02 | $144.05 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $82.38 | $164.75 |
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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