How far is Winnemucca, NV from Mesquite, NV?
The driving distance from Winnemucca, NV to Mesquite, NV is about 545.9 miles (878.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349 miles (561.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 00m 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 08h 30m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winnemucca and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnemucca and Mesquite.
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Start on East Winnemucca Boulevard
2682 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
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Continue on East 2nd Street
132 m · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80: Elko, Salt Lake City
2667 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 278 South, I 80 BUS East, NV 221 East: West Carlin, Eureka
1302 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Bush Street
87.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Bush Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Aultman Street
1008 ft · 34 sec · Aultman Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
91 m · 8 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Murry Street
1045 ft · 29 sec · Murry Street
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 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
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto Great Basin Highway
54.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Glendale–Moapa Road
20.8 mi · 31 min · Glendale–Moapa Road
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Continue on Moapa Road
3 mi · 5 min · Moapa Road
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Turn left onto Glendale Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lewis Ranch Road
541 ft · 15 sec · Lewis Ranch Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
30.8 mi · 31 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sandhill Boulevard
2504 ft · 1 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Turn right onto East First North Street
715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnemucca and Mesquite.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99.8 mi · 01h 38m
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 Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winnemucca to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 545.9 miles (878.5 km) and usually takes 08h 30m 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 256.9 miles from Winnemucca and 289 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349 miles (561.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 196.9 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 $95.36 one way or $190.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Winnemucca and Sunny near Mesquite.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winnemucca and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 348.97 mi (561.61 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 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 1st North Street (-114.067189, 36.805353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 878 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 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 | $95.36 | $190.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $102.81 | $205.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $107.20 | $214.40 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $122.61 | $245.22 |
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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