Whitney, NV to Jackpot, NV is 451.5 miles and takes about 8h 38m via Great Basin Highway, with a fuel budget near $84 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight stay is recommended. This drive stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on surface roads, making it a good option if you prefer less highway driving. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct path across the state with a manageable fuel cost and a clear driving time.
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
225.8 miles from Whitney, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Great Basin Highway
286 mi
5h 18m
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi
26m
Las Vegas Freeway
13.5 mi
14m
South Lamb Boulevard
8.8 mi
14m
Boulder Highway
2.7 mi
4m
South 4th Street
1.6 mi
4m
Aultman Street
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Great Basin Highway
— 286 mi, about 5h 18m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,224 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,587
Quietest
1 AM
~169 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 16 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 Whitney, NV and Jackpot, NV.
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Start on this road
63 ft·5 sec·this road
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Turn left
69 ft·6 sec
3
Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·Kimberly Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Steptoe Street
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At end of road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto NV 582
2.7 mi·4 min·Boulder Highway
Use the right lane.
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Turn right onto South Lamb Boulevard
8.8 mi·14 min·South Lamb Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
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Merge onto I 15; US 93
14 mi·14 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 93
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 93
Exit 64Toward US 93 North: ElyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 93
85 mi·1 hr 35 min·Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
13
Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
14
Continue on NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
24 mi·26 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 50; US 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Great Basin Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 93
1.6 mi·3 min·Aultman Street
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Continue on US 93
9.6 mi·15 min·Great Basin Highway
20
Continue on US 93
1.6 mi·4 min·South 4th Street
21
Continue on US 93
46 mi·49 min·Great Basin Highway
22
Continue on US 93
145 mi·2 hr 38 min·Great Basin Highway
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Turn left
56 ft·4 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 8 hours and 38 minutes, splitting this drive over two days is recommended to avoid a very long single day of driving. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you choose to drive it in one go. Plan for at least two stops along the way, and keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services could be up to 286 miles on the Great Basin Highway. The total fuel cost is estimated at $84, so budget accordingly.
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 225.8 miles from Whitney, NV, or about 4h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 286 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 99 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.8 miles or 4h 20m 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 225.8 miles or 4h 20m
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 Jackpot, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Whitney, 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 Whitney, NV
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Jackpot, NV
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Whitney, 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 286 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Steptoe Street
Turn right onto Steptoe Street
Navigation decision point
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1 mi into trip|~2m in|NV 582 / Boulder Highway
Turn right onto NV 582 / Boulder Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.7 mi into trip|~7m in|South Lamb Boulevard
Turn right onto South Lamb Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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13 mi into trip|~22m 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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26.5 mi into trip|~36m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 North: Ely
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward US 93 North: Ely
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$90.94 one way
$181.88 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg158 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$96.47
$192.94
premium
$5.67
$100.86
$201.72
diesel
$6.18
$109.84
$219.67
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: 158 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
135.5
1
$47.41
$21.67
Efficient EV
112.9
1
$39.51
$18.06
EV Truck/SUV
180.6
2
$63.21
$28.90
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 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 19, 2026
Origin
Whitney, NV
Afternoon
in Whitney on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
WNW 1 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jackpot, NV
Afternoon
in Jackpot on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 10 mph0% 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
26 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 38m 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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 15.6
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?
This route is mostly surface roads, with about 33% of the total mileage on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Great Basin Highway, with the longest continuous stretch on this road measuring 286 miles. After this highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads like Sunnyside Road and Grand Army of the Republic Highway for the remainder of your trip. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of this drive.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 286 mi on Great Basin 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 around 0.2 miles in near Steptoe Street.
Driving Effort4/10
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 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Steptoe Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NV 582 / Boulder Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (South Lamb Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 38m 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 286 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 226 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 13 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 Jackpot, 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 13 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 0.2 miles (Steptoe Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NV 582 / Boulder Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (South Lamb Boulevard): 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 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jackpot, NV before the return drive.
