As mainline US 93 proceeds north, Alt 93 heads more northeast, entering Elko County shortly after leaving the junction.

Descending the pass, US 93 Alternate turns more northward to follow the base of the Goshute Mountains towards West Wendover.

The highway follows the business route west and then north approximately 0.28 miles (0.45 km) to intersect Interstate 80.

The portion of the route between Lages Station and West Wendover was originally part of the Lincoln Highway, the first road across America.

was established by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) at their annual meeting on November 12, 1976.