How far is Carlin, NV from Mesquite, NV?
The driving distance from Carlin, NV to Mesquite, NV is about 415.6 miles (668.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.5 miles (469.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 42m 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 07h 51m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlin and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlin and Mesquite.
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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
54.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Glendale–Moapa Road
20.8 mi · 31 min · Glendale–Moapa Road
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Continue on Moapa Road
3 mi · 5 min · Moapa Road
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Turn left onto Glendale Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lewis Ranch Road
541 ft · 15 sec · Lewis Ranch Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
30.8 mi · 31 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sandhill Boulevard
2504 ft · 1 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Turn right onto East First North Street
715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlin and Mesquite.
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 Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlin to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 415.6 miles (668.9 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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 207.5 miles from Carlin and 208.2 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.5 miles (469.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.1 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 $72.63 one way or $145.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlin and Sunny near Mesquite.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlin and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 291.46 mi (469.06 km).
#1 Carlin
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 2,281 |
| Coordinates | 40.7138100, -116.1039700 |
| Altitude | 1495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 1st North Street (-114.067189, 36.805353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 669 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 11m |
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 | $72.63 | $145.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $78.31 | $156.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $81.65 | $163.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $93.39 | $186.78 |
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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