What is the longest empty stretch of the road?

The longest stretch in the continental US is on US 6 between Ely NV and Tonopah NV. Other notable stretches include: 108 miles on I-70 in Utah -signed as 110 miles in Green River -the longest on an interstate, 136 miles between Wells NV and Ely NV, 120 Miles between Rock Springs WY and Maybell CO.



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