Origin
North Las Vegas, NV
Night in North Las Vegas on Wednesday
Local time
9:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Las Vegas, NV to Winnemucca, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 46m
Distance
467.8 mi
753 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 39m
★
6 AM
8h 47m
8 AM
9h 3m
10 AM
8h 52m
12 PM
8h 51m
3 PM
8h 53m
5 PM
9h 2m
8 PM
8h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Las Vegas, NV
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Winnemucca, NV
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Trip Overview
This 467.8-mile journey from North Las Vegas, NV, to Winnemucca, NV, is estimated to take around 8 hours and 46 minutes of pure driving time. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, it's best planned as a 2-day trip, allowing for a comfortable pace. You'll be navigating primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway, Tonopah-Austin Road, and Battle Mountain Road, with no highway driving, indicating a more local and potentially scenic experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is approximately $93. This route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout your drive.
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
233.9 miles from North Las Vegas, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The roads here will likely offer a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on this segment. As you transition between Veterans Memorial Highway, Tonopah-Austin Road, and Battle Mountain Road, the character of the drive will evolve, offering varied driving experiences rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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 Constitution Way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (East Carey Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Constitution Way
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Carey Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
9.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
5
9.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
466.4 mi into trip
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~8h 43m 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 |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| 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 North Las Vegas, NV and Winnemucca, NV.
1
Start on this road
261 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Constitution Way
3
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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Civic Center Drive
4
Turn left onto East Carey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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East Carey Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
82 ft
·
1 sec
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East Carey Avenue
6
Continue on East Carey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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East Carey Avenue
7
Turn right onto 5th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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5th Street
8
Turn left onto NV 574
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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East Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NV 599
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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North Rancho Drive
10
Turn left onto NV 573
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Craig Road
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 11; US 95
7.0 mi
·
8 min
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Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 2nd Street
15
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
16
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
18
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 95
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Erie Street
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
22
Turn straight onto US 6
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23
Turn left onto NV 376
100 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Tonopah-Austin Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Lincoln Highway
25
Continue on US 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
27
Turn right onto NV 305
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Battle Mountain Road
28
Continue on NV 305
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
29
Turn left onto Broyles Ranch Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Broyles Ranch Road
30
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
31
Merge onto I 80
52 mi
·
50 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 178
Toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise
33
Turn left onto NV 289
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on I 80 BUS; NV 289
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Winnemucca Boulevard
35
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 289
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-day trip, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for driving and potential stops. With two recommended stops, plan for roughly half the journey each day, breaking up the 8 hours and 46 minutes of driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before tackling the longest stretch of 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be spread out. The $93 fuel budget is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra. This route's local road focus means you'll want to be attentive to changing road conditions and signage.
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 233.9 miles from North Las Vegas, NV, or about 4h 28m 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 103 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 233.9 miles or 4h 28m 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 233.9 miles or 4h 28m
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 43m
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 North Las Vegas, 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 North Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Winnemucca, NV
Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from North Las Vegas, 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 233.9 mi from North Las Vegas, NV · 4h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
234 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 Tonopah, NVOvernight Options
Night 1
234 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Tonopah, NV after about 234 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 233.9 miles from North Las Vegas, 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 234 miles or 4.4 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
$93.19 one way
$186.38 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
164 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $98.62 | $197.25 |
| premium | $5.59 | $102.97 | $205.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $103.28 | $206.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 163.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 140.3 | 1 | $49.12 | $22.45 |
| Efficient EV | 117 | 1 | $40.93 | $18.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 187.1 | 2 | $65.49 | $29.94 |
Gas CO2
164 kg
EV CO2
55 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
Night in Winnemucca on Wednesday
Local time
9:23 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
1 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 46m 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 North Las Vegas, NV to Winnemucca, NV covers 467.8 miles and takes about 8h 46m 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 234 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 233.9 miles from North Las Vegas, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $93.19 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 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (East Carey Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Las Vegas, NV to Winnemucca, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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