Getting Here / Maps & Directions

Nestled in the heart of Nevada’s Great Basin, Winnemucca is the perfect stop on your way to everywhere. Surrounded by wide-open desert landscapes and mountain vistas, our friendly community sits along the Humboldt River in the southeast corner of Humboldt County—right where adventure begins.

Whether you’re traveling by car, RV, or train, all roads seem to lead to Winnemucca. Conveniently located in north-central Nevada, we’re an easy and scenic drive from Reno, Elko, and Boise—making it simple to find your way to the heart of the Great Basin.

Getting Here by Highway

Interstate 80 (East-West)- Mileage from Winnemucca

      • Westbound
          • Reno: 167 miles
          • Sacramento: 299 miles
          • San Francisco: 387 miles
      • Eastbound
          • Salt Lake City: 362 miles
          • Denver: 886 miles

Highway 95 (North-South)- Mileage from Winnemucca

      • Northbound
          • Boise: 267 miles
          • Portland: 528 miles
      • Southbound
          • Las Vegas: 466 miles
          • Phoenix: 753 miles
          • Los Angeles: 738 miles

Getting Here by Train

Amtrak (passenger)– 1-800-872-7245 or Amtrack.com

Getting Here by Plane

Winnemucca Municipal Airport
W Jays Rd, Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-5091

  • Airport Identifier: WMC
  • Longitude/Latitude: 117-48-21.2000W/40-53-47.8000N-117.805889/40.896611 (Estimated)
  • Elevation: 4308 ft
  • From nearest city: 5 nautical miles SW of Winnemucca, NV
  • Location: Humboldt County, NV