How far is Winnemucca, NV from Henderson, NV?
The driving distance from Winnemucca, NV to Henderson, NV is about 484.6 miles (779.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 371.9 miles (598.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.
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.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winnemucca and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnemucca and Henderson.
-
1
Start on East Winnemucca Boulevard
2682 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
-
2
Continue on East 2nd Street
132 m · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
-
3
Take the ramp right toward I 80: Elko, Salt Lake City
2667 ft · 30 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
51.9 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward NV 305: Downtown Battle Mountain
1726 ft · 37 sec
-
6
Turn right onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street
-
7
Continue on Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Battle Mountain Road
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
-
9
Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
-
10
Continue on Lincoln Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway
-
11
Turn right
99.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
-
12
Turn slight right
860 ft · 32 sec
-
13
Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Erie Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Erie Street
-
15
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
-
16
Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
-
17
Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
-
18
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
-
19
Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
-
20
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
-
21
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
-
22
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
28 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Highway
-
23
Take the exit slight right toward Galleria Drive
2304 ft · 44 sec
-
24
Turn left onto West Galleria Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Galleria Drive
-
25
Turn right onto North Boulder Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Boulder Highway
-
26
Continue on South Boulder Highway
43 m · 9 sec · South Boulder Highway
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Boulder Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnemucca and Henderson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
99.7 mi · 01h 48m
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 Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Winnemucca and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winnemucca to Henderson?
The road trip is about 484.6 miles (779.9 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.5 miles from Winnemucca and 243.1 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 371.9 miles (598.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.7 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 $84.66 one way or $169.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Winnemucca and Sunny near Henderson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winnemucca and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 371.9 mi (598.51 km).
#1 Winnemucca
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 7,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9729600, -117.7356800 |
| Altitude | 1309 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henderson
The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 329,172 |
| Coordinates | 36.0397000, -114.9819400 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
End: NV 582 (-114.98198, 36.03973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 780 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $84.66 | $169.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $91.28 | $182.56 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $95.18 | $190.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $108.86 | $217.72 |
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 16, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.