Origin
Elko, NV
Afternoon in Elko on Thursday
Local time
1:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elko, NV to Jackpot, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
116.9 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elko, NV
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Jackpot, NV
Elizabeth Ferreira
Trip Overview
The drive from Elko, NV to Jackpot, NV covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Great Basin Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East Idaho Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.9 miles on Great Basin Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.5 miles from Elko, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 116.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 116.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 66.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.6 miles in near I 80 BUS / East Jennings Way.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elko, NV to Jackpot, NV is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 80 BUS / East Jennings Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 80 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 80 BUS / East Jennings Way
Turn left onto I 80 BUS / East Jennings Way
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 80 BUS
Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
5
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
4
50 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 80 BUS; US 93 / Great Basin Highway
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 93 / Great Basin Highway
Navigation decision point
4
116.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Great Basin Highway | 66.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 47.7 mi | 44m |
| East Idaho Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| I 80 BUS | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Jennings Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Great Basin Highway
— 66.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko, NV and Jackpot, NV.
1
Start on NV 227
62 ft
·
6 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn right onto I 80 BUS
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Idaho Street
3
Turn left onto I 80 BUS
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Jennings Way
4
Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 80 BUS
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto I 80
48 mi
·
44 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 352
Toward US 93: East Wells
7
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 93
67 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Great Basin Highway
8
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.5 miles from Elko, NV, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.9 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 26 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
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 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elko, NV
This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Elko, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Great Basin Highway for about 66.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Elko, NV · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Elko, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Great Basin Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.9 miles.
Arriving in Jackpot, NV
The final approach into Jackpot, 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 Jackpot, NV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.29 one way
$46.58 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $24.65 | $49.29 |
| premium | $5.59 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.27 | $5.61 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.37 | $7.48 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Jackpot, NV
Afternoon in Jackpot on Thursday
Local time
1:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Wells, NV
58 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
2h 4m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elko, NV to Jackpot, NV covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Great Basin Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East Idaho Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 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 $23.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Elko, NV to Jackpot, NV is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 80 BUS / East Jennings Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 80 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Elko, NV to Jackpot, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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