Origin
Spring Creek, NV
Evening in Spring Creek on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Elko, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Creek, NV
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Elko, NV
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Spring Creek and Elko, Nevada, is a straightforward, short-distance commute covering just 15.4 miles. You can easily complete this trip in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect day trip for residents or visitors moving between these Mountain West communities. Since the journey is so brief, there is no need to consider an overnight split, and you can comfortably budget around $3 for fuel. This transit functions primarily as a local connector rather than a cross-country excursion. Because both locations sit within the same region, you will experience a consistent high-desert atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lamoille Highway | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| South 5th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Spring Creek Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Frisco Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Glen Haven Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lamoille Highway
— 12.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Elko, 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 5th Street
8
Arrive at destination
NV 227
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 3.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Glen Haven Drive
Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Spring Creek Parkway
Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NV 227 / Lamoille Highway
Turn right onto NV 227 / Lamoille Highway
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NV 227 / Lamoille Highway
Enter roundabout onto NV 227 / Lamoille Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.14 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Elko, NV
Evening in Elko on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a turn-heavy local profile that requires your full attention as you transition between residential and community areas. You will navigate primarily via Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, and Lamoille Highway to reach your destination. Notably, the route consists of 0% highway driving, meaning you will not experience any high-speed interstate stretches during the 22-minute commute. The road layout remains technical and localized, offering a steady, repetitive rhythm rather than the open-road freedom of a major highway. Expect a consistent, low-speed environment from start to finish.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Lamoille Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Glen Haven Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Spring Creek, NV to Elko, NV is easy. At 26m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Glen Haven Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Spring Creek Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (NV 227 / Lamoille Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Lamoille Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 0.6 miles (Glen Haven Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Spring Creek Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (NV 227 / Lamoille Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elko, NV before heading back.
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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