Great Basin Highway (US-93)

321 mi
Length
5
Verified stops
7,620 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

US Route 93 runs 520 miles across Nevada from the Arizona border near Laughlin north to the Idaho border near Jackpot, passing through the heart of the Basin and Range terrain. The motorcycle-relevant corridor is the central section from Ash Springs through Caliente to Ely — roughly 200 miles — traversing isolated mountain ranges, historic mining towns, and two notable state parks: Cathedral Gorge (near Panaca), where slot canyons and cream-colored bentonite spires rise from the valley floor, and Spring Valley State Park. Pioche, a preserved Victorian silver-mining town, sits just off the highway. Road quality is good, traffic is sparse, and the alternating canyon-and-basin rhythm provides constant visual variety without demanding technical skill.

What you'll hit along the way.

Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.

Mile 0.0

Bridge Walkway

A viewpoint at the route's southern start offering a look back toward the Las Vegas Valley before heading into the basin.

Mile 40.0

North Las Vegas

Last urban stop before the route transitions into the open desert stretches of the Great Basin.

Mile 195.0

Bennett Springs

A small town mid-route that marks the transition into more remote high-desert terrain.

Mile 320.0

Sagebrush Gas

Fuel stop near the route's northern end in Ely, a practical pause after a long run through isolated Nevada desert.

Mile 320.0

Prospector Hotel and Casino

A classic small-town Nevada lodging option at the northern terminus, useful for an overnight stay.

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