Trip from Elko, NV to Enterprise, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h 18m

Distance

442.3 mi

712 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$88

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 11m ★

6 AM

8h 19m

8 AM

8h 34m

10 AM

8h 24m

12 PM

8h 22m

3 PM

8h 25m

5 PM

8h 33m

8 PM

8h 14m

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

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city in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Elko, NV

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

Enterprise, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elko, NV to Enterprise, NV covers 442.3 miles and takes about 8h 18m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 218.8 miles on Great Basin Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $88.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

221.2 miles from Elko, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 18m drive with frequent turns across 442.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Great Basin Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 218.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 49.7 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 442.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 407.6 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 408 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

49.7 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward US 93: East Wells

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 352 Toward US 93: East Wells

407.6 mi into trip | ~7h 37m 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

408 mi into trip | ~7h 38m 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.

438.1 mi into trip | ~8h 11m 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

438.3 mi into trip | ~8h 11m 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

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
Blue Diamond Road	3.5 mi	5m
North 4th Street	1.6 mi	4m
East Idaho 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 Elko, NV and Enterprise, NV.

Start on NV 227

62 ft · 6 sec · 5th Street

Turn right onto I 80 BUS

1.6 mi · 4 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

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 221.2 miles from Elko, NV, or about 4h 7m 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 97 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 221.2 miles or 4h 7m 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 221.2 miles or 4h 7m

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 9m

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 Elko, 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 Elko, NV

Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Enterprise, NV

Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Elko, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 221.2 mi from Elko, NV · 4h 7m into the drive

city in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Caliente, NV

221 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 Caliente, NV

Popular next leg

Caliente, NV to Enterprise, NV

162.9 mi · 3h 20m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Caliente, NV

221 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Caliente, NV after about 221 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Spring Creek, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ely, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 221.2 miles from Elko, 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 221 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Enterprise, NV

The final approach into Enterprise, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Enterprise, NV.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Enterprise, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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 442.3

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 442.3

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17252390690

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Elko, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 442.3

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 442.3

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17022695001

Visit website

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

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 427.1

Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$88.11 one way

$176.22 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 155 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$93.25	$186.50
premium	$5.59	$97.36	$194.72
diesel	$5.61	$97.65	$195.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$88

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$218–$328

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 154.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Boulevard Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Las Vegas, NV

Tesla

28 DCFC

East Lake Mead - Tesla Supercharger

N Las Vegas, NV

Tesla

24 DCFC

SNHD-Decatur Crossing Center - Tesla Supercharger

Las Vegas, NV

Tesla

20 DCFC

Fountainebleau

Las Vegas, NV

NAYAX_ENERGY

20 DCFC

Charleston Valley View Business Park - Tesla Supercharger

Las Vegas, NV

Tesla

16 DCFC

Craig and Losee Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

North Las Vegas, NV

Tesla

12 DCFC

Las Vegas, NV - East Sahara Avenue - Tesla Supercharger

Las Vegas, NV

Tesla

12 DCFC

TA Petro - Tesla Supercharger

Wells, NV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 11 Electrify America: 4 RED_E: 2 EV Connect: 2 SYNERGEV: 2 eVgo Network: 1 IONNA: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	132.7	1	$46.44	$21.23
Efficient EV	110.6	1	$38.70	$17.69
EV Truck/SUV	176.9	2	$61.92	$28.31

Gas CO2

155 kg

EV CO2

52 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Elko, NV

Night in Elko on Thursday

Local time

9:29 PM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enterprise, NV

Night in Enterprise on Thursday

Local time

9:29 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

16 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 18m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elko, NV to Enterprise, NV covers 442.3 miles and takes about 8h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 221 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 221.2 miles from Elko, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $88.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Elko, NV to Enterprise, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Elko, NV to Enterprise, NV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Enterprise, NV

Nearby Places

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Electrify America Charging Station

Mountain's Edge Regional Park

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The Aquarium at Silverton Casino

Las Vegas Circus Center

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Sin City Smash (By Appointment ONLY)

Town Square Park

National Parks Near This Route

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Elko, NV

Enterprise, NV

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 18m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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