I-80 Road trip
Winnemucca to Elko on I-80: Where to Stop
Driving Winnemucca to Elko on I-80 covers about 123 miles, roughly 2.0 hours at highway speed without stops. You get on at exit 178 and leave at exit 301.
- 123 miles
- 24 exits
- 2 rest areas
- 3 fast-charging exits
The road between the two cities
Winnemucca to Elko, exit by exit: along the way there are 24 exits: 8 with gas, 3 with DC fast charging, plus 2 rest areas going eastbound and 2 on the way back. The longest run between gas stations on Winnemucca to Elko is 47 miles.
Gas stops for Winnemucca to Elko
Roughly midway, 53 miles from Winnemucca, exit 231 (Battle Mountain) offers gas at Chevron, Maverik and 1 more, food at McDonald's, Overtime Sports Bar & Grill and 4 more and rooms at Super 8 by Wyndham Battle Mountain, Owl Club Motel and 2 more.
With a typical 350-mile tank, you can cover all 123 miles between Winnemucca and Elko on one fill-up if you leave with a full tank.
Driving it in an electric car
EV range drops at highway speed and in the cold. Planning with 200 miles of usable range, these are the fast-charging stops for Winnemucca to Elko:
No stop needed: 123 miles fits inside 170 miles of usable range.
Where to take a restroom break
Best exits for a longer break
Towns along the Winnemucca to Elko drive
- Battle Mountain
- Carlin
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Winnemucca to Elko?
About 123 miles (2.0 hours without stops), from exit 178 to exit 301.
Where can I stop for a restroom between Winnemucca and Elko?
Button Point Rest Area and Valmy Rest Area going eastbound; 2 on the return trip.
Is Winnemucca to Elko doable in an electric car?
Fast chargers sit at 3 exits on the way, exit 231, exit 280 and exit 301, so most EVs need one or two short stops.
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