Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Enterprise, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 42m

Distance

456.7 mi

735 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$91

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 34m ★

6 AM

8h 42m

8 AM

8h 58m

10 AM

8h 48m

12 PM

8h 46m

3 PM

8h 49m

5 PM

8h 57m

8 PM

8h 38m

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 Clark County, Nevada, United States

Enterprise, NV

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Spring Creek, NV, to Enterprise, NV? This 456.7-mile journey will take approximately 8 hours and 42 minutes of driving time, making it a solid two-day adventure rather than a single-day push. You'll navigate primarily on the Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with about 7% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $91. This drive offers a good opportunity to experience the vastness of Nevada's Mountain West region, with two recommended stops to break up the travel. Given the duration, splitting this into two days is the most practical approach.

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

228.3 miles from Spring Creek, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Great Basin Highway	218.8 mi	4h 4m
Sunnyside Road	109.4 mi	2h 4m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	47.7 mi	44m
Las Vegas Freeway	30.1 mi	32m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	23.5 mi	26m
Lamoille Highway	12.1 mi	17m
Blue Diamond Road	3.5 mi	5m
North 4th Street	1.6 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Great Basin Highway — 218.8 mi, about 4h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Frisco Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Frisco Drive

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spring Creek Parkway

Turn right onto NV 227

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Highway

Enter roundabout onto NV 227

109 ft · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway

Continue on NV 227

10 mi · 14 min · Lamoille Highway

Turn right onto South 12th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South 12th Street

Turn right onto I 80 BUS

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Idaho Street

Turn left onto I 80 BUS

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Jennings Way

Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS

0.4 mi · 24 sec · I 80 BUS

Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City

Merge onto I 80

48 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 352 Toward US 93: East Wells

Turn right onto US 93

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Great Basin Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 93

46 mi · 49 min · Great Basin Highway

Continue on US 93

1.6 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street

Continue on US 93

9.6 mi · 15 min · Great Basin Highway

Continue on US 93

1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street

Turn left onto US 50; US 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Great Basin Boulevard

Turn right onto US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

Continue on US 6

24 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Turn left onto NV 318

11 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

Continue on NV 318

1.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on NV 318

99 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

Turn right onto US 93

85 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Great Basin Highway

Take the exit onto US 93

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 93

Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

Merge onto I 15; US 93

30 mi · 32 min · Las Vegas Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 33 Toward NV 160: Blue Diamond Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 33 Toward NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on this road

500 ft · 12 sec · this road

Exit 12; 33 Toward NV 160 West: Blue Diamond Road West

Merge onto NV 160

3.5 mi · 5 min · Blue Diamond Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Inspiration Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Inspiration Drive

Turn left onto Tangled Vines Avenue

496 ft · 27 sec · Tangled Vines Avenue

Turn left onto Ruby Moon Drive

95 ft · 4 sec · Ruby Moon Drive

Arrive at destination

Ruby Moon Drive

Trip Plan

To best enjoy this 456.7-mile drive, plan for an overnight stop to break up the 8 hours and 42 minutes of estimated travel time. With two recommended stops, you can comfortably divide the journey. Consider starting your drive in the morning to maximize daylight hours. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 218.8 miles on the Great Basin Highway, as services might be less frequent in certain areas. The estimated fuel cost of $91 should be factored into your budget, and planning your overnight near one of the designated stops will ensure a well-paced and enjoyable trip.

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 228.3 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 4h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.8 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 100 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 228.3 miles or 4h 22m 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 228.3 miles or 4h 22m

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 32m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Spring Creek, 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 Spring Creek, NV

Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Enterprise, NV

Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Spring Creek, 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 Great Basin Highway for about 218.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ely, NV

228 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 Ely, NV

Popular next leg

Ely, NV to Enterprise, NV

254.1 mi · 4h 50m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ely, NV

228 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ely, NV after about 228 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Elko, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ely, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 228.3 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 Great Basin Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 228 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

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

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Las Vegas, Nevada

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 456.7

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17252390690

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 456.7

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17252390690

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 456.7

Las Vegas, Nevada

Visit website

Town Square Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 456.7

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17022695001

Visit website

Nevada Northern Railway Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 195.7

Ely, Nevada

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17752892085

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 64.1 and 452.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 93: East Wells

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 352 Toward US 93: East Wells

421.9 mi into trip | ~8h 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

422.3 mi into trip | ~8h 1m 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.

452.4 mi into trip | ~8h 34m 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

452.7 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$90.98 one way

$181.96 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 160 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$96.28	$192.57
premium	$5.59	$100.53	$201.06
diesel	$5.61	$100.83	$201.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$91

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$221–$331

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 159.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	137	1	$47.95	$21.92
Efficient EV	114.2	1	$39.96	$18.27
EV Truck/SUV	182.7	2	$63.94	$29.23

Gas CO2

160 kg

EV CO2

53 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

Evening in Spring Creek on Saturday

Local time

6:18 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enterprise, NV

Evening in Enterprise on Saturday

Local time

6:18 PM

PDT

Current temp

76°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.

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

41 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting you'll encounter numerous turns and a more varied road experience beyond simple highway cruising. While 7% of the drive is on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads, including a significant 218.8-mile stretch on the Great Basin Highway. Expect a driving style that requires consistent attention to navigation and road changes, rather than a monotonous interstate experience. The profile indicates a dynamic route where you'll be actively engaged with the road as you progress from Spring Creek to Enterprise.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

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

Longest single stretch: 218.8 mi on Great Basin Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 64.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 456.7 miles you will encounter 23 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 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 421.9 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 422.3 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,199 ft 2,372 ft

Total Climb

1,083 ft

Total Descent

4,169 ft

Highest Point

6,199 ft

~195.7 mi in

Elevation Range

3,827 ft

Notable High Points

5,962 ft at ~97.9 miles +47 ft prominence

6,199 ft at ~195.7 miles +106 ft prominence

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 218.8 miles on Great Basin 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 228 miles on day one.

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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. 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. 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.

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.

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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Spring Creek, NV

Enterprise, NV

Same local time

41 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 42m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

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?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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