How far is Caliente, NV from Whitney, NV?
The driving distance from Caliente, NV to Whitney, NV is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caliente and Whitney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caliente and Whitney.
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Start on Market Street
36 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
126.8 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Great Basin Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamb Boulevard
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamb Boulevard South
808 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on North Lamb Boulevard
8.9 mi · 14 min · North Lamb Boulevard
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Turn left onto Boulder Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Boulder Highway
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Turn slight left
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
822 ft · 28 sec · Steptoe Street
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Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
752 ft · 38 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caliente and Whitney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Great Basin Highway
Continue on Great Basin Highway
127 mi · 02h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Caliente and Partly Sunny near Whitney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caliente to Whitney?
The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Moapa Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Caliente and 82.5 miles from Whitney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 10:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.97 one way or $55.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Caliente and Partly Sunny near Whitney.
Stop Ideas Near Moapa Town
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moapa Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caliente and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 108.73 mi (174.98 km).
#1 Caliente
City in Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.6149600, -114.5119400 |
| Altitude | 1343 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-115.036303, 36.098398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $27.97 | $55.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $35.97 | $71.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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