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Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Dayton, NV

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

Drive Time

5h 28m

Distance

309.6 mi

498 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 15m ★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 21m

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

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census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Spring Creek, NV

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census-designated place in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Dayton, NV

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Trip Overview

This 309.6-mile journey from Spring Creek to Dayton, Nevada, will take approximately 5 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. Primarily following the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, California Emigrant Trail, and US 50 ALT, this drive is best suited for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $62. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, making it a more engaging trip than a simple interstate cruise. Both the starting and ending points are situated within the Mountain West region, so expect consistent scenery throughout your travels.

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

154.8 miles from Spring Creek, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 251.8 mi 4h 4m
California Emigrant Trail 21.2 mi 25m
US 50 ALT 13.1 mi 15m
Lamoille Highway 12.7 mi 18m
Lincoln Highway 2.6 mi 4m
Cottonwood Lane 1.3 mi 2m
Mountain City Highway 1 mi 2m
Spring Creek Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 251.8 mi, about 4h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Dayton, NV.

1

Start on Frisco Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Frisco Drive
2

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
3

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spring Creek Parkway
4

Turn right onto NV 227

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Highway
5

Enter roundabout onto NV 227

109 ft · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
6

Continue on NV 227

11 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
7

Continue on NV 227

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
8

Turn left onto Silver Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Silver Street
9

Continue on NV 225

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
10

Turn left

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
11

Merge onto I 80

252 mi · 4 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Exit 48 Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
13

Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

0.8 mi · 1 min · Truck Inn Way
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on NV 828

341 ft · 9 sec · Farm District Road
15

Enter roundabout onto NV 828

171 ft · 4 sec · Farm District Road
16

Continue on NV 828

0.7 mi · 1 min · Farm District Road
17

Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
18

At end of road, turn left onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT

13 mi · 15 min · US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Use the left lane.
19

Enter roundabout onto US 50

75 ft · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
20

Continue on US 50

2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
21

Enter roundabout onto US 50

127 ft · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
22

Continue on US 50

19 mi · 22 min · California Emigrant Trail
23

Continue on US 50

2.6 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
24

Turn right onto Second Avenue

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Second Avenue
25

At end of road, turn left onto FAS 803

141 ft · 8 sec · Pike Street
26

Turn right onto Logan Alley

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Logan Alley
27

Arrive at destination

Shady Lane

Trip Plan

With a duration of just under 5.5 hours, this 309.6-mile drive is manageable as a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. While there's only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the 251.8-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the non-highway portions of the route, as services might be more spaced out. The estimated fuel cost is $62, so factor that into your budget.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 154.8 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 251.8 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 68 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 154.8 miles or 2h 43m 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 19m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Spring Creek, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Spring Creek, NV

This is one driving day of about 309.6 miles and 5h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Spring Creek, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 251.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winnemucca, NV

155 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Carlin, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winnemucca, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.8 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 251.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The HideAway | Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Battle Mountain, Nevada

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 88.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17756355150

The HideAway | Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 88.5

Battle Mountain, Nevada

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17756355150

Electrify America Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 22.1

Elko, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 269.3 and 309.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
269.3 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in | I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington

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

Exit 48 Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fer...
5
269.6 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way

Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
270.5 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in | NV 828 / Farm District Road

Enter roundabout onto NV 828 / Farm District Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
272.5 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in | US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT

At end of road, turn left onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
309.4 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in | FAS 803 / Pike Street

At end of road, turn left onto FAS 803 / Pike Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.68 one way

$123.35 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $65.27 $130.54
premium $5.59 $68.15 $136.30
diesel $5.61 $68.36 $136.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92.9 1 $32.51 $14.86
Efficient EV 77.4 0 $27.09 $12.38
EV Truck/SUV 123.8 1 $43.34 $19.81

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Spring Creek, NV

Night in Spring Creek on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dayton, NV

Night in Dayton on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 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

5h 28m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' as you navigate this route, with only 5% of the journey on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on roads like the California Emigrant Trail and US 50 ALT. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 251.8 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a substantial period of consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive that likely winds through varied terrain and potentially smaller towns, rather than a straight, high-speed interstate.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 251.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 269.3 miles in near I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 28m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 269.3 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.6 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 270.5 miles (NV 828 / Farm District Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Spring Creek, NV to Dayton, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Yerington along the way.

Yerington

269.3 mi in | ~4h 34m | via I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 309.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 251.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 269.3 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.6 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 270.5 miles (NV 828 / Farm District Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dayton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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