Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 53m
Distance
358.8 mi
577 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fallon, NV
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West Wendover, NV
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Fallon, NV to West Wendover, NV is 358.8 miles and takes about 5h 53m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $68 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, making it a more gradual progression across the state. With a single recommended stop and a 5-hour travel time, this trip is well-suited for a single, manageable day of driving.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.4 miles from Fallon, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 322.9 mi | 5h 13m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 31.9 mi | 34m |
| Wendover Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Maine Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 95 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~316 veh/hr typical · worst 448
Quietest
2 AM
~49 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Fallon, NV and West Wendover, NV.
Start on South Maine Street
Continue on US 95
Take the exit onto US 95
Merge onto I 80; US 95
Take the exit
Turn right
Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Given the 5h 53m estimated drive time, starting your trip in Fallon, NV early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the 358.8 miles; a mid-way point could be ideal. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach West Wendover, NV, as the longest stretch is quite substantial. The $68 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you depart. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility in your pacing.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 79 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.4 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Wendover, NV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fallon, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fallon, NV
This is one driving day of about 358.8 miles and 5h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 179.4 miles from Fallon, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 322.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 32.8 and 356.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto US 95 toward I 80, US 95: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 80; US 95 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Ola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$69.54 one way
$139.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $73.48 | $146.97 |
| premium | $5.44 | $76.80 | $153.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $79.09 | $158.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.6 | 1 | $37.67 | $17.22 |
| Efficient EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.40 | $14.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.5 | 1 | $50.23 | $22.96 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Fallon on Tuesday
Local time
11:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in West Wendover on Wednesday
Local time
12:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive covers 358.8 miles, with the majority of the travel on surface roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 322.9 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect the transition to surface roads after this extended highway segment. Given the profile of mostly surface roads, anticipate more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination.
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 32.8 miles in near US 95.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.8 miles (US 95): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles (I 80; US 95 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 356 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
2,441 ft
Total Descent
1,933 ft
Highest Point
6,167 ft
~307.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,270 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fallon, NV and West Wendover, NV, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Boise.
Salt Lake City
Boise
Fallon is a city in Central Nevada. Fallon is a city in one of Nevada's few agricultural areas. The farms are irrigated using water extracted from the Carson River near the river's terminus into the Carson Sink.
Top landmarks
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 53m. Total distance: 358.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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