Trip from Whitney, NV to Wells, NV

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

7h 26m

Distance

385.6 mi

621 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$77

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

7h 17m ★

6 AM

7h 27m

8 AM

7h 47m

10 AM

7h 34m

12 PM

7h 32m

3 PM

7h 35m

5 PM

7h 46m

8 PM

7h 21m

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

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

Whitney, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Whitney, NV to Wells, NV covers 385.6 miles and takes about 7h 26m 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, Sunnyside Road, Grand Army of the Republic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 219.3 miles on Great Basin Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

192.8 miles from Whitney, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 26m. Total distance: 385.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 26m drive with frequent turns across 385.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 24 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 219.3 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 0.2 miles in near Steptoe Street.

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 7h 26m, 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: at 0.2 miles (Steptoe Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NV 582 / Boulder Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (South Lamb Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Steptoe Street

Turn right onto Steptoe Street

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | NV 582 / Boulder Highway

Turn right onto NV 582 / Boulder Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | South Lamb Boulevard

Turn right onto South Lamb Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

13 mi into trip | ~22m 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.

26.5 mi into trip | ~36m 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	219.3 mi	4h 5m
Sunnyside Road	109.4 mi	2h 4m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	23.5 mi	26m
Las Vegas Freeway	13.5 mi	14m
South Lamb Boulevard	8.8 mi	14m
Boulder Highway	2.7 mi	4m
South 4th Street	1.6 mi	4m
Aultman Street	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Great Basin Highway — 219.3 mi, about 4h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitney, NV and Wells, NV.

Start on this road

63 ft · 5 sec · this road

Turn left

69 ft · 6 sec

Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Kimberly Avenue

Turn right onto Steptoe Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Steptoe Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue

Turn right onto NV 582

2.7 mi · 4 min · Boulder Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto South Lamb Boulevard

8.8 mi · 14 min · South Lamb Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Merge onto I 15; US 93

14 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on US 93

85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

Turn left onto NV 318

99 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

Continue on NV 318

1.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on NV 318

11 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 6

24 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

Turn left onto US 50; US 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Great Basin Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto US 93

1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street

Continue on US 93

9.6 mi · 15 min · Great Basin Highway

Continue on US 93

1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

Continue on US 93

46 mi · 49 min · Great Basin Highway

Continue on US 93

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Great Basin Highway

Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 223

0.8 mi · 2 min · 6th Street

Arrive at destination

I 80 BUS; NV 223

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 192.8 miles from Whitney, NV, or about 3h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.3 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 85 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 192.8 miles or 3h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wells, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Whitney, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Whitney, NV

This is one driving day of about 385.6 miles and 7h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Whitney, NV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Great Basin Highway for about 219.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 192.8 mi from Whitney, NV · 3h 43m into the drive

city in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Caliente, NV

193 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

Alamo, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ely, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 192.8 miles from Whitney, 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 219.3 miles.

Arriving in Wells, NV

The final approach into Wells, 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 Wells, NV.

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.

Nevada Northern Railway Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 247.9

Ely, Nevada

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17752892085

Visit website

Clark County Wetlands Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 5 am–8:30 pm

+17024557522

Visit website

Mystic Falls Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17024567777

Visit website

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Henderson, Nevada

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17022674180

Visit website

Wally Wombats | Indoor Playground & Events Center- Henderson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Henderson, Nevada

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17024835900

Visit website

Paradise-McLeod Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+17024557513

Visit website

Things To Do in Las Vegas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18008482834

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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 13.3

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

$76.82 one way

$153.63 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$81.29	$162.59
premium	$5.59	$84.88	$169.76
diesel	$5.61	$85.14	$170.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$77

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 134.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	115.7	1	$40.49	$18.51
Efficient EV	96.4	1	$33.74	$15.42
EV Truck/SUV	154.2	1	$53.98	$24.68

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (67% 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

Whitney, NV

Night in Whitney on Thursday

Local time

9:09 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wells, NV

Night in Wells on Thursday

Local time

9:09 PM

PDT

Current temp

37°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.

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

22 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

7h 26m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Whitney, NV to Wells, NV covers 385.6 miles and takes about 7h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 192.8 miles from Whitney, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.82 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 7h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.

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