How far is Carlin, NV from Las Vegas, NV?
The driving distance from Carlin, NV to Las Vegas, NV is about 458.8 miles (738.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318 miles (511.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlin and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlin and Las Vegas.
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Start on the route
114 m · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
43 m · 9 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
90 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1 km · 54 sec · 10th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno
1248 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.4 km · 51 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 278 South, I 80 BUS East, NV 221 East: West Carlin, Eureka
1652 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Aultman Street
1008 ft · 34 sec · Aultman Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
91 m · 8 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Murry Street
1045 ft · 29 sec · Murry Street
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto Great Basin Highway
85 mi · 1 hr 35 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
20.2 mi · 22 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkway
1209 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
144 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto D Street
635 ft · 17 sec · D Street
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Continue on D Street
127 m · 16 sec · D Street
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Turn left onto West Bonanza Road
3033 ft · 1 min · West Bonanza Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlin and Las Vegas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Sunnyside Road
Continue on Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Carlin and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlin to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 458.8 miles (738.4 km) and usually takes 06h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.4 miles from Carlin and 253.5 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318 miles (511.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 140.8 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.16 one way or $160.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlin and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlin and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 317.93 mi (511.66 km).
#1 Carlin
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 2,281 |
| Coordinates | 40.7138100, -116.1039700 |
| Altitude | 1495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 646,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.1749700, -115.1372200 |
| Altitude | 610 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Bonanza Road (-115.137231, 36.174953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 738 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
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 | $80.16 | $160.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $86.42 | $172.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $90.11 | $180.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $103.07 | $206.13 |
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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