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WellsWells, Nevada

Treat Wells as a one-night stop on I-80, not a destination: fuel, food and a bed between Elko and Wendover, plus Angel Lake if the road is open.

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Wells is a junction town of about 1,300 people at 1,700 m on Interstate 80, where US 93 turns north to Jackpot and Twin Falls. It exists for travellers: motels, truck stops, slots and two legal brothels across the tracks. The one real sight, Angel Lake, sits 19 km up a mountain road that closes with snow. Plan one night, or use it as a cheap bed for a late or early interstate run.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep for Angel Lake; May and Oct for quiet driving
avoid Dec–Mar (snow and ice on I-80 and the lake road)
Airports
EKO · SLC
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Wells911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Road conditions (Nevada 511)511

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Wells, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–18
  • BeerDraught beer$5–8
  • Budget bedRV or van site with hookups, a night, per roomUS$35
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$100
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Interstate 80 and US 93 junctionAngel Lake in the East Humboldt RangeCasino and truck-stop stopoverLegal rural brothels
Airports
EKO Elko Regional Airport (About 1 h east on I-80; small, limited flights — check schedules) · SLC Salt Lake City International (About 3 h 30 min east on I-80; the practical gateway for most trips)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (−11°C (12°F) low), wettest Mar (7 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Wells: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−11°C (12°F)

6 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−8°C (18°F)

6 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

−5°C (23°F)

7 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

2°C (36°F)

7 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

5°C (41°F)

5 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

10°C (50°F)

3 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

9°C (48°F)

3 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

4°C (39°F)

4 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

−2°C (28°F)

5 rd

Nov

8°C (46°F)

−7°C (19°F)

6 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−11°C (12°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. I-80 exits 351 and 352 serve the town, and 6th Street runs a block north of the freeway past nearly every motel. US 93 meets I-80 at exit 352. Everything in town is within a 5-minute drive; there is no useful local bus.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Angel Lake

go

Door to door: About 30–40 min each way

Drive 19 km (12 mi) south-west up the Angel Lake road from town

Small alpine lake at about 2,560 m; the road is gated by snow, usually open Jun–Oct — check.

Elkogo

Door to door: About 1 h

I-80 east, about 100 km (62 mi)

Bigger town with museums, Basque restaurants and a full supermarket run.

Jackpotcaution

Door to door: About 1 h

US 93 north, about 100 km (62 mi)

Larger casinos on the Idaho line; nothing else there.

Wendover

caution

Door to door: About 2 h

I-80 east, about 190 km (118 mi)

Casino town on the Utah line; a long haul for a day return.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

6th Street strip

The main motel row between the freeway and the tracks; walkable to most food.

Exit 351 / Humboldt Ave

North-west side by the west interchange; quieter, still a short drive from food.

Truck-stop lots

For RV and van travellers: overnight parking is common but ask inside first.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–90 excl. bed
Mid
$90–150 excl. bed
High
$150+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$100US$100
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Fuel top-up, 40 L1 × US$45US$45
Sit-down dinner for two1 × US$45US$45
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$44
Trip total≈ US$242 per person per day, bed includedUS$484

2026 estimate in US dollars; fuel and interstate driving excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Diner breakfast$10–18
Burger or Mexican plate$12–22
Draught beer$5–8
Motel double room$70–160
Fuel, per gallon$3.50–4.50

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Wells is a quiet stopover and violent crime is rare; the real risks are interstate speed enforcement, winter ice on I-80, and heat or altitude on the Angel Lake road. Lock your car and keep to lit lots at night.
  • Speed limits drop sharply on I-80 at the town limits: follow them exactly until they rise again.
  • Winter storms close I-80 over the passes; check the state road conditions before you commit.
  • The Angel Lake road is seasonal and gated by snow — check before driving up.
  • Summer afternoons hit the mid-30s °C with strong sun; carry water.
  • Cell coverage is patchy on US 93 north and on the lake road.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Road conditions (Nevada 511)
511

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Road conditions (Nevada 511)511

Embassy

No consulates in Wells. Your country's embassy or consulate is in Salt Lake City or Denver for most visitors; US emergency services are on 911.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Fuel, Wells to Elko and back: about 200 km (124 mi) round trip
  • Motel double, one night: $70–160
  • Sit-down dinner for two: $40–60

Say or show

  • Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
  • Is the Angel Lake road open? — Is the Angel Lake road open?
  • Do you have a room for tonight? — Do you have a room for tonight?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Wells. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for Angel Lake; May and Oct for quiet driving · avoid Dec–Mar (snow and ice on I-80 and the lake road) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Field-check the Angel Lake road gate dates and I-80 winter closures for the current season.
  2. Confirm which motels take walk-ins late at night and which close the desk early.
  3. Verify fuel and food hours at exits 351 and 352, including any 24 h truck stop.
  4. Add a winter-driving fixture so the page can warn on storm days.

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