Enterprise, NV to West Wendover, NV is 375.2 miles and takes about 7h 12m via Great Basin Highway, with a fuel budget near $71 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region. Expect a trip primarily on surface roads, offering a straightforward transit between two points. It's a practical option if you need to get from one side of the state to the other without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.6 miles from Enterprise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Great Basin Highway
200.1 mi
3h 44m
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
Las Vegas Freeway
30.2 mi
33m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi
26m
Blue Diamond Road
3.8 mi
5m
South 4th Street
1.6 mi
4m
Aultman Street
1.6 mi
3m
Main Street
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Great Basin Highway
— 200.1 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,318 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,056
Quietest
2 AM
~787 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 70 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, NV and West Wendover, NV.
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Start on Ruby Moon Drive
95 ft·6 sec·Ruby Moon Drive
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Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft·24 sec·Tangled Vines Avenue
3
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
0.2 mi·41 sec·Inspiration Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto NV 160
0.2 mi·17 sec·Blue Diamond Road
5
Continue on NV 160
3.6 mi·5 min·Blue Diamond Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 15
30 mi·33 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 93
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 93
Exit 64Toward US 93 North: ElyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 93
85 mi·1 hr 35 min·Great Basin Highway
10
Turn left onto NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
11
Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
12
Continue on NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
24 mi·26 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·Veterans Boulevard
15
Turn left onto US 50; US 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Great Basin Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 93
1.6 mi·3 min·Aultman Street
17
Continue on US 93
9.6 mi·15 min·Great Basin Highway
18
Continue on US 93
1.6 mi·4 min·South 4th Street
19
Continue on US 93
105 mi·1 hr 53 min·Great Basin Highway
20
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 93 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Wendover Boulevard
21
Continue on Wendover Boulevard
352 ft·12 sec·Wendover Boulevard
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Arrive at destination
Wendover Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 12m estimated duration, leaving Enterprise in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in West Wendover with daylight to spare. With two planned stops, you can break up the 375.2 miles comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 200.1-mile stretch on Great Basin Highway, as services may be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $71 should be factored into your budget.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.6 miles from Enterprise, NV, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.6 miles or 3h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Wendover, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enterprise, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Enterprise, NV
This is one driving day of about 375.2 miles and 7h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Enterprise, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Great Basin Highway for about 200.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Inspiration Drive
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road
At end of road, turn right onto NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.1 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
4.9 mi into trip|~8m in|I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35 mi into trip|~41m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 North: Ely
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward US 93 North: Ely
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.00 one way
$160.01 round trip
$5.42/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.74
$84.79
$169.58
premium
$6.03
$89.13
$178.26
diesel
$6.83
$100.85
$201.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.3 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Red E Charging Station
Alamo, Nevada
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
West Wendover, Nevada
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.6
1
$39.40
$18.01
Efficient EV
93.8
1
$32.83
$15.01
EV Truck/SUV
150.1
1
$52.53
$24.01
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Enterprise, NV
Morning
in Enterprise on Sunday
Local time
7:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
West Wendover, NV
Morning
in West Wendover on Sunday
Local time
8:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 2 mph0% 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.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 12.9
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 involves minimal highway driving, with only 8% on the freeway system. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, including Great Basin Highway and Sunnyside Road. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 200.1 miles on Great Basin Highway. Be prepared for rural cruising for the majority of this trip.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200.1 mi on Great Basin 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 around 0.1 miles in near Inspiration Drive.
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 7h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Wendover is a resort town of about 6,700 people (2012) straddling the border that divides the American states of Utah and Nevada, 120 miles due west of Salt Lake City. The location on the state border makes Wendover the nearest legalized gambling for millions of people, which has led to the construction of large, extravagant casino resorts despite the town being otherwise very small and remote. This, in turn, has made Wendover sort of a quieter, more laid-back alternative to Las Vegas even for those who don't live in the region. Wendover is also the destination of choice for those attending land speed racing events at Bonneville Speedway, just east of town on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 12m. Total distance: 375.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 12m 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 200.1 miles on Great Basin Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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 West Wendover, 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 13 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: at 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Wendover, NV before the return drive.
