How far is Winnemucca, NV from Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from Winnemucca, NV to Las Vegas, NV is about 469.3 miles (755.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 360 miles (579.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
469.27 mi
07h 23m
Flight
359.95 mi
579.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.95 mi
Kilometers
579.29 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
469.27 mi
Kilometers
755.21 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Vegas
Sun, Apr 19, 11:56 AM PDT
Return by in Winnemucca
Sun, Apr 19, 7:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnemucca
2026-04-19T04:33
Arrive Las Vegas
Sun, Apr 19, 11:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:23 PM to 2:53 PM PDT

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

Leave by
9:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnemucca
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Winnemucca
234.3 mi
03h 41m
To Las Vegas
234.9 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winnemucca and Las Vegas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winnemucca and Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on East Winnemucca Boulevard

    2682 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    132 m · 15 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 80: Elko, Salt Lake City

    2667 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    51.9 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 305: Downtown Battle Mountain

    1726 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Battle Mountain Road

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Battle Mountain Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    99.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    860 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Erie Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Erie Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Cashman Field

    1401 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard

    698 ft · 32 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Bonanza Road

    19 m · 2 sec · East Bonanza Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnemucca and Las Vegas.

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
184 mi · 39%
Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi · 18%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
51.9 mi · 11%
Purple Heart Highway
17.7 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
12.1 mi · 3%
East Main Street
6.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+109.3 mi
360 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 41m from Winnemucca
Leave By
9:14 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Winnemucca and Mostly Sunny near Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winnemucca to Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 469.3 miles (755.2 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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 234.3 miles from Winnemucca and 234.9 miles from Las Vegas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 360 miles (579.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.3 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 $81.99 one way or $163.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Winnemucca and Mostly Sunny near Las Vegas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnemucca and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 359.95 mi (579.29 km).

Winnemucca

#1 Winnemucca

City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States

Population7,801
Coordinates40.9729600, -117.7356800
Altitude1309
CountryUnited States
Las Vegas

#2 Las Vegas

The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population646,790
Coordinates36.1749700, -115.1372200
Altitude610
CountryUnited States
Start: East Winnemucca Boulevard (-117.735625, 40.972922)
End: East Bonanza Road (-115.137231, 36.174953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 755 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.56 gal
62.68 L · about $81.99
Round trip
$163.98
33.12 gal · 125.36 L
Estimated CO2
147.2 kg one way
Round trip: 294.3 kg / 649 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $81.99 $163.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $88.40 $176.79
Premium $5.57 $92.17 $184.35
Diesel $6.37 $105.42 $210.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Winnemucca and Las Vegas. The current time is 04:33:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.