How far is Carlin, NV from North Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from Carlin, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is about 461.2 miles (742.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
461.23 mi
07h 01m
Flight
316.48 mi
509.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.48 mi
Kilometers
509.32 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
461.23 mi
Kilometers
742.28 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Las Vegas
Sat, May 2, 3:20 AM PDT
Return by in Carlin
Sat, May 2, 10:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlin
2026-05-01T20:18
Arrive North Las Vegas
Sat, May 2, 3:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlin
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ely
NV

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

From Carlin
204.4 mi
03h 30m
To North Las Vegas
256.8 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carlin and North Las Vegas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carlin and North Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    114 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    43 m · 9 sec · South 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    90 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1 km · 54 sec · 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno

    1248 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.4 km · 51 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 278 South, I 80 BUS East, NV 221 East: West Carlin, Eureka

    1652 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Aultman Street

    1008 ft · 34 sec · Aultman Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    91 m · 8 sec · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Murry Street

    1045 ft · 29 sec · Murry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheyenne Avenue

    2039 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Cheyenne Avenue East

    553 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue

    870 ft · 24 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Constitution Way

    688 ft · 36 sec · Constitution Way

  28. 28

    Turn left

    80 m · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlin and North Las Vegas.

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 24%
Great Basin Highway
85 mi · 18%
Lincoln Highway
77.8 mi · 17%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 5%
Las Vegas Freeway
17.1 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+144.7 mi
316.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 30m from Carlin
Leave By
9:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carlin and Sunny near North Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carlin to North Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 461.2 miles (742.3 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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 204.4 miles from Carlin and 256.8 miles from North Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.7 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 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 $80.60 one way or $161.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlin and Sunny near North Las Vegas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlin and North Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 316.48 mi (509.32 km).

Carlin

#1 Carlin

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population2,281
Coordinates40.7138100, -116.1039700
Altitude1495
CountryUnited States
North Las Vegas

#2 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

Population260,098
Coordinates36.1988600, -115.1175000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-116.104158, 40.714127)
End: (-115.117316, 36.199055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 742 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.28 gal
61.61 L · about $80.60
Round trip
$161.20
32.56 gal · 123.22 L
Estimated CO2
144.7 kg one way
Round trip: 289.4 kg / 638 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $80.60 $161.20
Mid-grade $5.34 $86.90 $173.81
Premium $5.57 $90.61 $181.23
Diesel $6.37 $103.64 $207.28

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

There is no time difference between Carlin and North Las Vegas. The current time is 20:18:56.

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.