Origin
Henderson, NV
Afternoon in Henderson on Thursday
Local time
12:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, NV to Winnemucca, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 1m
Distance
484.2 mi
779 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$96
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 53m
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6 AM
9h 2m
8 AM
9h 18m
10 AM
9h 7m
12 PM
9h 6m
3 PM
9h 8m
5 PM
9h 17m
8 PM
8h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, NV
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Winnemucca, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Henderson, NV to Winnemucca, NV covers 484.2 miles and takes about 9h 1m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Tonopah-Austin Road, Battle Mountain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $96.46 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
242.1 miles from Henderson, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 9h 1m drive with frequent turns across 484.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 184.2 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 early in the drive near NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway.
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 9h 1m, 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: near the start (NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway
Turn left onto NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: La...
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
330.8 mi into trip
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~6h 10m in
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US 50 / Lincoln Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 50 / Lincoln Highway
Navigation decision point
6
482.8 mi into trip
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~8h 58m in
Take the exit toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 178
Toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 184.2 mi | 3h 21m |
| Tonopah-Austin Road | 99.8 mi | 1h 48m |
| Battle Mountain Road | 86.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 51.8 mi | 50m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 31 mi | 35m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 184.2 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, NV and Winnemucca, NV.
1
Start on North Boulder Highway
16 ft
·
5 sec
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North Boulder Highway
2
Turn left onto NV 564
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lake Mead Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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South 2nd Street
7
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
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West Main Street
8
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
10
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
11
Continue on US 95
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 95
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Erie Street
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
14
Turn straight onto US 6
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15
Turn left onto NV 376
100 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Tonopah-Austin Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Lincoln Highway
17
Continue on US 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
19
Turn right onto NV 305
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Battle Mountain Road
20
Continue on NV 305
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
21
Turn left onto Broyles Ranch Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Broyles Ranch Road
22
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
23
Merge onto I 80
52 mi
·
50 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 178
Toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise
25
Turn left onto NV 289
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on I 80 BUS; NV 289
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Winnemucca Boulevard
27
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 289
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 242.1 miles from Henderson, NV, or about 4h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.2 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 107 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 242.1 miles or 4h 34m 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 242.1 miles or 4h 34m
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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winnemucca, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Henderson, 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 Henderson, NV
Aim for roughly 242 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Winnemucca, NV
Aim for roughly 242 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 miles from Henderson, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 184.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 242.1 mi from Henderson, NV · 4h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
242 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 Lone Pine, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
242 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lone Pine, CA after about 242 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 242.1 miles from Henderson, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 184.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 242 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Winnemucca, NV
The final approach into Winnemucca, 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 Winnemucca, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Winnemucca, 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
$96.46 one way
$192.92 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
169 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $102.08 | $204.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $106.58 | $213.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $106.91 | $213.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$96
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 169.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 145.3 | 1 | $50.84 | $23.24 |
| Efficient EV | 121.1 | 1 | $42.37 | $19.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 193.7 | 2 | $67.79 | $30.99 |
Gas CO2
169 kg
EV CO2
57 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
Winnemucca, NV
Afternoon in Winnemucca on Thursday
Local time
12:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
9h 1m 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 Henderson, NV to Winnemucca, NV covers 484.2 miles and takes about 9h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Tonopah-Austin Road, Battle Mountain Road. 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 242 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 242.1 miles from Henderson, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $96.46 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 9h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Henderson, NV to Winnemucca, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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