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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
366.66 mi
07h 06m
Flight
324.85 mi
522.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.85 mi
Kilometers
522.8 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.66 mi
Kilometers
590.09 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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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 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Wendover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 PM MDT
Return by in Whitney
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitney
2026-04-23T07:22
Arrive West Wendover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:07 PM to 3:37 PM MDT

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

Leave by
9:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ely
NV

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

From Whitney
183.5 mi
03h 33m
To West Wendover
183.2 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

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.

  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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Lamb Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 14 min · South Lamb Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    13.5 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  15. 15

    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

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Great Basin Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendover Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Wendover Boulevard

    107 m · 12 sec · Wendover Boulevard

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
200 mi · 55%
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 30%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 6%
Las Vegas Freeway
13.5 mi · 4%
South Lamb Boulevard
8.85 mi · 2%
Boulder Highway
2.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Great Basin Highway

Continue on Great Basin Highway

105 mi · 01h 54m

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
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
324.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 33m from Whitney
Leave By
9:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Whitney

#1 Whitney

Art museum in New York City

Population38,585
Coordinates36.0983100, -115.0363000
Altitude592
CountryUnited States
West Wendover

#2 West Wendover

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population4,268
Coordinates40.7391000, -114.0733500
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitney (-115.0363, 36.09831)
End: West Wendover (-114.07335, 40.7391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.94 gal
48.98 L · about $64.07
Round trip
$128.13
25.88 gal · 97.96 L
Estimated CO2
115 kg one way
Round trip: 230 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Whitney, NV and West Wendover, NV. The current time in Whitney is 07:22:49, although it is 08:22:49 in West Wendover.

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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.