Origin
Enterprise, NV
Afternoon in Enterprise on Thursday
Local time
1:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enterprise, NV to Jackpot, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 43m
Distance
460 mi
740 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 36m
★
6 AM
8h 44m
8 AM
9h 0m
10 AM
8h 49m
12 PM
8h 48m
3 PM
8h 50m
5 PM
8h 59m
8 PM
8h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enterprise, NV
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Jackpot, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enterprise, NV to Jackpot, NV covers 460 miles and takes about 8h 43m 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, Las Vegas Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 286 miles on Great Basin Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $91.64 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
230 miles from Enterprise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 43m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 43m drive with frequent turns across 460 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 286 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near Inspiration Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Inspiration Drive
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road
At end of road, turn right onto NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Great Basin Highway | 286 mi | 5h 18m |
| Sunnyside Road | 109.4 mi | 2h 4m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 30.2 mi | 33m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 23.5 mi | 26m |
| Blue Diamond Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South 4th Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Aultman Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Great Basin Highway
— 286 mi, about 5h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, NV and Jackpot, NV.
1
Start on Ruby Moon Drive
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ruby Moon Drive
2
Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft
·
24 sec
·
Tangled Vines Avenue
3
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Inspiration Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto NV 160
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Blue Diamond Road
5
Continue on NV 160
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Blue Diamond Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 15
30 mi
·
33 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 93
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 93
Exit 64
Toward US 93 North: Ely
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 93
85 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Great Basin Highway
10
Turn left onto NV 318
99 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
·
Sunnyside Road
11
Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on NV 318
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Sunnyside Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Boulevard
15
Turn left onto US 50; US 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Basin Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 93
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Aultman Street
17
Continue on US 93
9.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Great Basin Highway
18
Continue on US 93
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South 4th Street
19
Continue on US 93
46 mi
·
49 min
·
Great Basin Highway
20
Continue on US 93
145 mi
·
2 hr 38 min
·
Great Basin Highway
21
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
22
Arrive at destination
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 230 miles from Enterprise, NV, or about 4h 21m 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 101 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 230 miles or 4h 21m 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 230 miles or 4h 21m
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 38m
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 Enterprise, 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.
+
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 Enterprise, NV
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Jackpot, NV
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Enterprise, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 230 mi from Enterprise, NV · 4h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
230 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, NVOvernight Options
Night 1
230 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ely, NV after about 230 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 230 miles from Enterprise, 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 286 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 230 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Jackpot, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$91.64 one way
$183.28 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
161 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $96.98 | $193.96 |
| premium | $5.59 | $101.25 | $202.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $101.56 | $203.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 138 | 1 | $48.30 | $22.08 |
| Efficient EV | 115 | 1 | $40.25 | $18.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 184 | 2 | $64.40 | $29.44 |
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 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.
Destination
Jackpot, NV
Afternoon in Jackpot on Thursday
Local time
1:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
12 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 43m 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 Enterprise, NV to Jackpot, NV covers 460 miles and takes about 8h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, Las Vegas Freeway. 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 230 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 230 miles from Enterprise, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $91.64 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 itself is not hard, but at 8h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Enterprise, NV to Jackpot, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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