Whitney to West Wendover is 366.7 miles and takes about 7h 6m via Great Basin Highway, with a fuel budget near $76 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region. It's a fairly straightforward trip on mostly surface roads, making it a manageable one-day adventure if you're prepared. You'll encounter a couple of planned stops along the way, breaking up the nearly 367 miles of driving. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct path through a less populated part of the state.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.3 miles from Whitney, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Great Basin Highway
200.1 mi
3h 44m
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
— 200.1 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 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 West Wendover, 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
4
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
6
Turn right onto NV 582
2.7 mi·4 min·Boulder Highway
Use the right lane.
7
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
9
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
12
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
17
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
19
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
105 mi·1 hr 53 min·Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 93 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Wendover Boulevard
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Continue on Wendover Boulevard
352 ft·12 sec·Wendover Boulevard
24
Arrive at destination
Wendover Boulevard
Trip Plan
Aim for an early start to make the most of the daylight for this 7-hour drive. With two recommended stops, you can plan to break up the 366.7 miles into manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches, as services can be spread out. The estimated fuel cost is around $76, so budget accordingly. Given the duration, it's a feasible same-day trip, but an early departure ensures a comfortable pace. Plan your stops strategically to coincide with available services and to stretch your legs.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.3 miles from Whitney, NV, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200.1 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 81 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.3 miles or 3h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Wendover, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Whitney, NV
This is one driving day of about 366.7 miles and 7h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Whitney, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Great Basin Highway for about 200.1 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
5
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.
5
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
$64.98 one way
$129.96 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$69.59
$139.17
premium
$5.04
$72.79
$145.58
diesel
$4.80
$69.24
$138.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110
1
$38.50
$17.60
Efficient EV
91.7
1
$32.09
$14.67
EV Truck/SUV
146.7
1
$51.34
$23.47
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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 17, 2026
Origin
Whitney, NV
Late night
in Whitney on Sunday
Local time
1:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
89°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 9 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Destination
West Wendover, NV
Late night
in West Wendover on Sunday
Local time
2:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Isolated Rain Showers
NW 3 mph21% 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.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
13 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
7h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 12.6
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 primarily surface roads, with highways making up about 25% of the drive. You'll have a stretch of 200.1 miles on the Great Basin Highway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of this trip, with fewer services and less traffic than you'd find on major interstates. The roads are generally well-maintained but will require your attention due to the extensive mileage on non-highway surfaces.
Only 4% 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: 200.1 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 7h 6m, 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.
Wendover is a resort town of about 6,700 people (2012) straddling the border that divides the American states of Utah and Nevada, 120 miles due west of Salt Lake City. The location on the state border makes Wendover the nearest legalized gambling for millions of people, which has led to the construction of large, extravagant casino resorts despite the town being otherwise very small and remote. This, in turn, has made Wendover sort of a quieter, more laid-back alternative to Las Vegas even for those who don't live in the region. Wendover is also the destination of choice for those attending land speed racing events at Bonneville Speedway, just east of town on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 6m. Total distance: 366.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 6m 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 200.1 miles on Great Basin Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 West Wendover, 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 11 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 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Wendover, NV before the return drive.
