Originally Posted by
Sandgrounder
thats a Roger,Roger-
monday 20th, 10 ish or earlier
,.What is the time dikkerance in using I 80 and droping doen to Ely and traveling on 50?????
( OK ran Rand & Mc Nally)
from Jackpot via Ely NV --rt 50--- 632 miles
Jackpot, Elko VC on I80 432 miles
As you can see from your figures, Ely is way out of the way.
The best way to get to US Hwy 50 from Elko is to head west on I80 to either Carlin or Battle Mountain. Turning south at either of those on good, state routes will lead directly to US Hwy 50.
Then it is a straight shot west to Fallon and on to Virginia City.
This is my preferred route also. I enjoy the solitude and desert beauty of Hwy 50 and an added benefit....totally misses the Sparks/Reno/Carson City traffic.