How far is Carlin, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Carlin, NV to Carson City, NV is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlin and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlin and Carson City.
-
1
Start on the route
114 m · 29 sec
-
2
Turn right onto South 9th Street
43 m · 9 sec · South 9th Street
-
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
90 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
-
4
Turn left onto 10th Street
1 km · 54 sec · 10th Street
-
5
Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno
1248 ft · 14 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
231.5 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
1412 ft · 34 sec
-
8
Turn left onto Truck Inn Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Truck Inn Way
-
9
Continue on Farm District Road
104 m · 9 sec · Farm District Road
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farm District Road
52 m · 4 sec · Farm District Road
-
11
Exit the roundabout onto Farm District Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Farm District Road
-
12
Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
-
13
At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
-
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail
23 m · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
-
15
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
-
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
39 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
-
17
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
-
18
Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
-
19
Continue on East William Street
607 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
-
20
Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
49 m · 2 sec
-
21
Turn right onto Downtown Carson City
52 m · 3 sec
-
22
Turn straight onto East William Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East William Street
-
23
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
2124 ft · 51 sec · North Stewart Street
-
24
Turn right onto East Musser Street
715 ft · 32 sec · East Musser Street
-
25
Turn left onto North Carson Street
87 m · 8 sec · North Carson Street
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlin and Carson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
231 mi · 03h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Carlin 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 Carlin to Carson City?
The road trip is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Carlin and 144.2 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 8:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.01 one way or $100.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlin and Sunny near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
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 Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlin and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 221.64 mi (356.69 km).
#1 Carlin
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 2,281 |
| Coordinates | 40.7138100, -116.1039700 |
| Altitude | 1495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carson Street (-119.767002, 39.1638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $50.01 | $100.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $53.91 | $107.83 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $56.22 | $112.43 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $64.30 | $128.59 |
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 02, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.