How far is Beatty, NV from Carson City, NV?

The driving distance from Beatty, NV to Carson City, NV is about 314 miles (505.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.02 mi
05h 09m
Flight
225.98 mi
363.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.98 mi
Kilometers
363.68 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.02 mi
Kilometers
505.37 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carson City
Wed, May 20, 4:17 AM PDT
Return by in Beatty
Wed, May 20, 9:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beatty
2026-05-19T23:08
Arrive Carson City
Wed, May 20, 4:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beatty
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Beatty
153 mi
02h 34m
To Carson City
161 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 PM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
71°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beatty and Carson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beatty and Carson City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1198 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto California Emigrant Trail

    17.4 mi · 21 min · California Emigrant Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East William Street

    607 ft · 15 sec · East William Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe

    49 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Downtown Carson City

    52 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East William Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East William Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Stewart Street

    2124 ft · 51 sec · North Stewart Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Musser Street

    715 ft · 32 sec · East Musser Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Carson Street

    87 m · 8 sec · North Carson Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatty and Carson City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
165 mi · 52%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 15%
California Emigrant Trail
17.4 mi · 6%
Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 4%
West Main Street
6.21 mi · 2%
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

59.7 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88 mi
226 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
02h 34m from Beatty
Leave By
6:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Beatty and Sunny near Carson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beatty to Carson City?

The road trip is about 314 miles (505.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153 miles from Beatty and 161 miles from Carson City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 88 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.86 one way or $109.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Beatty and Sunny near Carson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beatty and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 225.98 mi (363.68 km).

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#1 Beatty

Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States

Population1,010
Coordinates36.9085600, -116.7592300
Altitude1008
CountryUnited States
Carson City

#2 Carson City

The capital of Nevada.

Population56,034
Coordinates39.1638000, -119.7674000
Altitude1427
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-116.759208, 36.908546)
End: South Carson Street (-119.767002, 39.1638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.08 gal
41.95 L · about $54.86
Round trip
$109.71
22.16 gal · 83.9 L
Estimated CO2
98.5 kg one way
Round trip: 196.9 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $54.86 $109.71
Mid-grade $5.34 $59.15 $118.29
Premium $5.57 $61.67 $123.34
Diesel $6.37 $70.54 $141.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Beatty and Carson City. The current time is 23:08:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.