Jackpot, NV to Enterprise, NV is 459.3 miles and takes about 8h 42m via US 93, with a fuel budget near $86 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads, suggesting a blend of faster travel and more local cruising. Given the duration and distance, it's recommended to split this into 2 days, making it a more relaxed exploration of the state. Plan for about 2 stops along the way.
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
229.7 miles from Jackpot, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 93
145.2 mi
2h 38m
Great Basin Highway
141 mi
2h 40m
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
Las Vegas Freeway
30.1 mi
32m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi
26m
Blue Diamond Road
3.5 mi
5m
North 4th Street
1.6 mi
4m
Aultman Street
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 145.2 mi, about 2h 38m
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 Jackpot, NV and Enterprise, NV.
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Start on this road
56 ft·8 sec·this road
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Turn right onto US 93
145 mi·2 hr 38 min·US 93
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At end of road, turn right onto US 93
46 mi·49 min·Great Basin Highway
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Continue on US 93
1.6 mi·4 min·North 4th Street
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Continue on US 93
9.6 mi·15 min·Great Basin Highway
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Continue on US 93
1.6 mi·3 min·Aultman Street
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Turn left onto US 50; US 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on US 6
24 mi·26 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
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Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Continue on NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto US 93
85 mi·1 hr 34 min·Great Basin Highway
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Take the exit onto US 93
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
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Merge onto I 15; US 93
30 mi·32 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 33Toward NV 160: Blue Diamond RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 33Toward NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road WestUse the straight / slight left lanes.
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Continue on this road
500 ft·12 sec·this road
Exit 12; 33Toward NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
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Merge onto NV 160
3.5 mi·5 min·Blue Diamond Road
Use the left lane.
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Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
0.2 mi·46 sec·Inspiration Drive
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Turn left onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft·27 sec·Tangled Vines Avenue
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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
For this 459.3-mile drive, it's best to split the trip over 2 days to avoid fatigue. Start your first day early to maximize daylight, especially since the longest stretch without a stop is 145.2 miles on US 93. You have a fuel cost estimate of $86, so factor that into your budget. With 2 recommended stops, plan to break up the drive roughly in half, perhaps around the halfway point of your 8h 42m estimated travel time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be spaced out on the rural sections of US 93 and the Great Basin Highway.
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 229.7 miles from Jackpot, NV, or about 4h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.2 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 101 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 229.7 miles or 4h 21m 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 229.7 miles or 4h 21m
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 7h 33m
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 Jackpot, 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 Jackpot, NV
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Enterprise, NV
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Jackpot, 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 US 93 for about 145.2 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 424.5 and 455.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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424.5 mi into trip|~8h 1m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
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425 mi into trip|~8h 2m in|I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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455.1 mi into trip|~8h 35m in
Take the exit toward NV 160: Blue Diamond Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward NV 160: Blue Diamond Road
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455.3 mi into trip|~8h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 33
Toward NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West
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455.5 mi into trip|~8h 36m in|NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road
Merge onto NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$97.66 one way
$195.33 round trip
$5.40/gal25.4 MPG avg161 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.73
$103.56
$207.12
premium
$6.02
$108.88
$217.75
diesel
$6.86
$124.05
$248.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$98
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
137.8
1
$48.23
$22.05
Efficient EV
114.8
1
$40.19
$18.37
EV Truck/SUV
183.7
2
$64.30
$29.40
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 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
Jackpot, NV
Morning
in Jackpot on Sunday
Local time
9:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Enterprise, NV
Morning
in Enterprise on Sunday
Local time
9:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 mph3% 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
23 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 42m 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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 443.5
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?
You'll cover 38% of this 459.3-mile route on highways, with the remaining portion on surface roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 145.2 miles on US 93, which will likely feel like rural cruising. Expect the transition from highway to surface roads to occur as you get closer to your destination, with Sunnyside Road marking the final leg. This mix means you'll experience both efficient travel and slower-paced, local driving.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.2 mi on US 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 424.5 miles in near US 93.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 459.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 424.5 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 425 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 455.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 145.2 miles on US 93. 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 230 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 16 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 16 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 424.5 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 425 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 455.1 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 8.7 hours each way, a round trip means 17.4 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.
