Trip from North Las Vegas, NV to Winnemucca, NV

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 46m

Distance

467.8 mi

753 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$83

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 39m ★

6 AM

8h 47m

8 AM

9h 3m

10 AM

8h 52m

12 PM

8h 51m

3 PM

8h 53m

5 PM

9h 2m

8 PM

8h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Clark County, Nevada, United States

North Las Vegas, NV

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city in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States

Winnemucca, NV

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Trip Overview

This 467.8-mile journey from North Las Vegas, NV, to Winnemucca, NV, is estimated to take around 8 hours and 46 minutes of pure driving time. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, it's best planned as a 2-day trip, allowing for a comfortable pace. You'll be navigating primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway, Tonopah-Austin Road, and Battle Mountain Road, with no highway driving, indicating a more local and potentially scenic experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is approximately $93. This route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout your drive.

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

233.9 miles from North Las Vegas, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	184.2 mi	3h 21m
Tonopah-Austin Road	99.8 mi	1h 48m
Battle Mountain Road	86.1 mi	1h 32m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	51.8 mi	50m
Lincoln Highway	12.1 mi	18m
Purple Heart Highway	7 mi	8m
West Main Street	6.2 mi	8m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	5.3 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 184.2 mi, about 3h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas, NV and Winnemucca, NV.

Start on this road

261 ft · 21 sec · this road

At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Constitution Way

Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Civic Center Drive

Turn left onto East Carey Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Carey Avenue

Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

82 ft · 1 sec · East Carey Avenue

Continue on East Carey Avenue

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East Carey Avenue

Turn right onto 5th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 5th Street

Turn left onto NV 574

4.4 mi · 6 min · East Cheyenne Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto NV 599

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive

Turn left onto NV 573

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Craig Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 11; US 95

7.0 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 95

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

Turn right onto US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue

Continue on US 95

25 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.8 mi · 2 min · Erie Street

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Turn straight onto US 6

5.3 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Turn left onto NV 376

100 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Tonopah-Austin Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 50

11 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway

Continue on US 50

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto NV 305

86 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Battle Mountain Road

Continue on NV 305

1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

Turn left onto Broyles Ranch Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Broyles Ranch Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 80 West: Reno

Merge onto I 80

52 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 178 Toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise

Turn left onto NV 289

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East 2nd Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 80 BUS; NV 289

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard

Arrive at destination

I 80 BUS; NV 289

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 2-day trip, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for driving and potential stops. With two recommended stops, plan for roughly half the journey each day, breaking up the 8 hours and 46 minutes of driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before tackling the longest stretch of 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be spread out. The $93 fuel budget is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra. This route's local road focus means you'll want to be attentive to changing road conditions and signage.

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 233.9 miles from North Las Vegas, NV, or about 4h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.2 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 103 miles or 1h 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 233.9 miles or 4h 28m 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 233.9 miles or 4h 28m

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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winnemucca, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving North Las Vegas, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 North Las Vegas, NV

Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Winnemucca, NV

Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from North Las Vegas, 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 184.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in and county seat of Nye County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Tonopah, NV

234 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Tonopah, NV

Overnight Options

Night 1

Tonopah, NV

234 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Tonopah, NV after about 234 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Lone Pine, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tonopah, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 233.9 miles from North Las Vegas, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 184.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

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Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 466.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Constitution Way

At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Carey Avenue

Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

9.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno

9.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway

Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

466.4 mi into trip | ~8h 43m in

Take the exit toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 178 Toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$82.90 one way

$165.79 round trip

$4.50/gal 25.4 MPG avg 164 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.82	$88.77	$177.54
premium	$5.04	$92.86	$185.72
diesel	$4.80	$88.33	$176.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$83

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$213–$323

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 163.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	140.3	1	$49.12	$22.45
Efficient EV	117	1	$40.93	$18.71
EV Truck/SUV	187.1	2	$65.49	$29.94

Gas CO2

164 kg

EV CO2

55 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 Jul 16, 2026

Origin

North Las Vegas, NV

Evening in North Las Vegas on Saturday

Local time

6:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

109°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 13 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:41PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:39PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

Destination

Winnemucca, NV

Evening in Winnemucca on Saturday

Local time

6:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny

WSW 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:41PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:39PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

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

12 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

8h 46m 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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 16.1

Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The roads here will likely offer a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on this segment. As you transition between Veterans Memorial Highway, Tonopah-Austin Road, and Battle Mountain Road, the character of the drive will evolve, offering varied driving experiences rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 184.2 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 Constitution Way.

Driving Effort 4/10

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 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (East Carey Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,030 ft 1,855 ft

Total Climb

4,902 ft

Total Descent

2,462 ft

Highest Point

6,030 ft

~233.9 mi in

Elevation Range

4,174 ft

Notable High Points

6,030 ft at ~233.9 miles +421 ft prominence

5,771 ft at ~300.7 miles +61 ft prominence

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Cafe 345

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Winnemucca, NV

Battle Born Coffee

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Winnemucca, NV

Beans & Brews Coffee House

Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tonopah, NV

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-17:00

Belavada Coffee Shop

Cafe

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00

Visit website

Little Caesars

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Winnemucca, NV

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

Port of Subs

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Neon Museum Sign

Artwork

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Scott Shady Court Motel

Motel

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Visit website

Owl Club Motel

Motel

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Battle Mountain, NV

Fairfield Inn & Suites Winnemucca

Hotel

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Winnemucca, NV

Visit website

Silver Queen Motel

Motel

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in North Las Vegas, NV

Full guide →

Founded 1919

North Las Vegas in Nevada is a city in its own right within the Las Vegas metropolitan area. With a population in 2019 of 252,000, it's the fourth largest city in the state, and is primarily residential with some industry. It borders the Mojave Desert. Its main attractions are the speedway, and Nellis Air Force Base which sometimes puts on air shows.

Arriving in Winnemucca, NV

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Winnemucca is a small city in Nevada that got its start as a station on the first transcontinental railroad. It's now a hub for mining, freight traffic, and other activity in northern Nevada, and it also has enough to pique a visitor's interest: mountain landscapes, casinos, vestiges of the Old West, and a proud Basque heritage.

Top landmarks

• Winnemucca Hotel — hotel in Nevada, United States of America
• Winnemucca Main Post Office — in Winnemucca, NV, NRHP-listed

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 46m 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 184.2 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 234 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 10 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 Winnemucca, 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 10 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.

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 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Winnemucca, NV before the return drive.

How this page is built

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from North Las Vegas, NV to Winnemucca, NV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Amargosa Valley Rest Area

Rest Area

Button Point Rest Area

Big Smoky Rest Area

Valmy Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum

The Neon Museum Las Vegas

The Mob Museum

Segway Las Vegas

Discovery Children's Museum

Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum

Craig Ranch Regional Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

North Las Vegas, NV

Winnemucca, NV

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

8h 46m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Detours Along the Way

Cafe 345

Battle Born Coffee

Beans & Brews Coffee House

Belavada Coffee Shop

The Tumbleweed Café

Pittman Cafe

Queso's Mexican Bar & Grill

Bourbon Street Sports Bar

Chihuahua's Grill & Cantina

Little Caesars

Little Caesars

Port of Subs

Henderson Park

Rotary Tot Lot

Tom Williams Park

Logan Field

Brooks Tot Lot

Bracken Playground

Pioneer Memorial Park

M3 Stuart

F-86 Sabre

Bell UH-1 Iroquois

Mexican Mine

Neon Museum Sign

Scott Shady Court Motel

Owl Club Motel

Fairfield Inn & Suites Winnemucca

Silver Queen Motel

About the Cities

Starting in North Las Vegas, NV

Arriving in Winnemucca, NV

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?