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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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 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 Paradise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlin and Paradise.
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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
26.3 mi · 29 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tropicana Avenue
869 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto West Tropicana Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
1205 ft · 57 sec · Palo Verde Road
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Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
97 m · 16 sec · Palo Verde Circle
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Continue on Palo Verde Circle
44 m · 9 sec · Palo Verde Circle
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlin and Paradise.
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 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).
#1 Carlin
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 2,281 |
| Coordinates | 40.7138100, -116.1039700 |
| Altitude | 1495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paradise
Town in Nevada, USA
| Population | 223,167 |
| Coordinates | 36.0971900, -115.1466600 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise (-115.14666, 36.09719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 673 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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