How far is Winnemucca, NV from Spring Creek, NV?
The driving distance from Winnemucca, NV to Spring Creek, NV is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winnemucca and Spring Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnemucca and Spring Creek.
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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
121.5 mi · 2 hr · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 225: Elko Downtown
1897 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain City Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
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Continue on West Silver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Silver Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Lamoille Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway
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Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
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Turn right onto Frisco Drive
2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frisco Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnemucca and Spring Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
122 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Winnemucca and Mostly Sunny near Spring Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winnemucca to Spring Creek?
The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Battle Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Winnemucca and 70.2 miles from Spring Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Winnemucca and Mostly Sunny near Spring Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winnemucca and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 113.64 mi (182.88 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 Spring Creek
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7265900, -115.5859000 |
| Altitude | 1725 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $27.50 | $54.99 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
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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