Battle Mountain, NV to Enterprise, NV is 421.4 miles and takes about 8 hours via Veterans Memorial Highway and NV 376, with a fuel budget near $84 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight stay is recommended. This trip stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, so expect a more leisurely pace than a pure interstate drive. Consider this route if you prefer a more direct, less highway-intensive experience across the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
210.7 miles from Battle Mountain, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
130.9 mi
2h 23m
NV 376
99.7 mi
1h 48m
Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi
1h 32m
Pahrump Valley Highway
69.3 mi
1h 18m
Lincoln Highway
12.1 mi
18m
Blue Diamond Road
6.7 mi
8m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 130.9 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Mountain, NV and Enterprise, NV.
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Start on this road
65 ft·6 sec·this road
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Turn right onto I 80 BUS; NV 304
124 ft·8 sec·East Front Street
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Turn left onto NV 305
1.6 mi·3 min·Broad Street
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Continue on NV 305
86 mi·1 hr 32 min·Battle Mountain Road
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At end of road, turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi·1 min·Lincoln Highway
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Continue on US 50
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Continue on US 50
11 mi·17 min·Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto NV 376
100 mi·1 hr 48 min·NV 376
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Turn slight right
0.2 mi·31 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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At end of road, turn left onto US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Erie Street
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Continue on US 95
25 mi·28 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
14
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
17
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
18
Continue on US 95
46 mi·50 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Turn right onto NV 160
69 mi·1 hr 18 min·Pahrump Valley Highway
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Continue on NV 160
6.7 mi·8 min·Blue Diamond Road
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Turn left onto South Rainbow Boulevard
0.3 mi·35 sec·South Rainbow Boulevard
22
Turn right onto West Pebble Road
0.2 mi·28 sec·West Pebble Road
23
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
452 ft·21 sec·Inspiration Drive
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Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft·27 sec·Tangled Vines Avenue
25
Turn left onto Ruby Moon Drive
95 ft·4 sec·Ruby Moon Drive
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Arrive at destination
Ruby Moon Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour duration, splitting this trip over two days is a good idea to avoid fatigue. You have two recommended stops, so plan to take advantage of them for breaks and to refuel. The fuel cost is estimated at $84, so ensure your tank is full before departing Battle Mountain and again at your halfway point. Watching for signage on NV 376 will be important as you transition from the highway portion to more rural roads.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 210.7 miles from Battle Mountain, NV, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 93 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 210.7 miles or 3h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 210.7 miles or 3h 59m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enterprise, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Battle Mountain, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Battle Mountain, NV
Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Enterprise, NV
Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Battle Mountain, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 130.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 421.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 80 BUS; NV 304 / East Front Street
Turn right onto I 80 BUS; NV 304 / East Front Street
Navigation decision point
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|NV 305 / Broad Street
Turn left onto NV 305 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
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87.7 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 50 / Lincoln Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 50 / Lincoln Highway
Navigation decision point
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100.4 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|NV 376
Turn right onto NV 376
Navigation decision point
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421.2 mi into trip|~7h 59m in|Inspiration Drive
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.67 one way
$149.35 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg147 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$79.97
$159.93
premium
$5.04
$83.65
$167.30
diesel
$4.80
$79.57
$159.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
126.4
1
$44.25
$20.23
Efficient EV
105.4
1
$36.87
$16.86
EV Truck/SUV
168.6
2
$59.00
$26.97
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Battle Mountain, NV
Late night
in Battle Mountain on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 0 to 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Enterprise, NV
Late night
in Enterprise on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 8 to 15 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 421.4
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 24% highway share, meaning you'll transition to surface roads fairly early on. The longest continuous stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway is 130.9 miles. After that, you'll primarily navigate NV 376 and Battle Mountain Road. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of this drive, with fewer services and less traffic compared to major interstates.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 130.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 80 BUS; NV 304 / East Front Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 80 BUS; NV 304 / East Front Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NV 305 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 87.7 miles (US 50 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 130.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 211 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Enterprise, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 80 BUS; NV 304 / East Front Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NV 305 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 87.7 miles (US 50 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Enterprise, NV before the return drive.
