How far is Carlin, NV from Paradise, NV?

The driving distance from Carlin, NV to Paradise, NV is about 418 miles (672.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.2 miles (520.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 52m 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
417.97 mi
07h 56m
Flight
323.16 mi
520.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.16 mi
Kilometers
520.07 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
417.97 mi
Kilometers
672.66 km
Drive Time
07h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paradise
Sat, May 2, 4:08 AM PDT
Return by in Carlin
Sat, May 2, 12:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlin
2026-05-01T20:12
Arrive Paradise
Sat, May 2, 4:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:56 PM to 3:26 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
8:08 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
209.1 mi
03h 58m
To Paradise
208.8 mi
03h 58m

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
85°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 Paradise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carlin and Paradise.

  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

    26.3 mi · 29 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Tropicana Avenue

    869 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto West Tropicana Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tropicana Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Palo Verde Road

    1205 ft · 57 sec · Palo Verde Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle

    97 m · 16 sec · Palo Verde Circle

  28. 28

    Continue on Palo Verde Circle

    44 m · 9 sec · Palo Verde Circle

  29. 29

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlin and Paradise.

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 26%
Great Basin Highway
85 mi · 20%
Lincoln Highway
77.8 mi · 19%
Las Vegas Freeway
26.3 mi · 6%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 5%
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 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.8 mi
323.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 58m from Carlin
Leave By
8:08 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carlin and Sunny near Paradise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carlin to Paradise?

The road trip is about 418 miles (672.7 km) and usually takes 07h 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 209.1 miles from Carlin and 208.8 miles from Paradise.

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

The direct path is about 323.2 miles (520.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.8 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 $73.03 one way or $146.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlin and Sunny near Paradise.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlin and Paradise. Straight-line distance: 323.16 mi (520.07 km).

Carlin

#1 Carlin

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population2,281
Coordinates40.7138100, -116.1039700
Altitude1495
CountryUnited States
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#2 Paradise

Town in Nevada, USA

Population223,167
Coordinates36.0971900, -115.1466600
Altitude627
CountryUnited States
Start: Carlin (-116.10397, 40.71381)
End: Paradise (-115.14666, 36.09719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 673 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.75 gal
55.83 L · about $73.03
Round trip
$146.05
29.5 gal · 111.66 L
Estimated CO2
131.1 kg one way
Round trip: 262.2 kg / 578 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $73.03 $146.05
Mid-grade $5.34 $78.74 $157.47
Premium $5.57 $82.10 $164.20
Diesel $6.37 $93.90 $187.80

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 Paradise. The current time is 20:12:34.

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.