How far is Carson City, NV from Bunkerville, NV?

The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Bunkerville, NV is about 492.3 miles (792.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.7 miles (561.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 17m 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
492.32 mi
09h 38m
Flight
348.68 mi
561.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.68 mi
Kilometers
561.14 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
492.32 mi
Kilometers
792.32 km
Drive Time
09h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bunkerville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 AM PDT
Return by in Carson City
Thu, Apr 16, 5:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carson City
2026-04-15T22:37
Arrive Bunkerville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:39 PM to 5:09 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
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carson City
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
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Carson City
246.1 mi
04h 49m
To Bunkerville
246.2 mi
04h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Bunkerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Bunkerville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Carson Street

    87 m · 12 sec · South Carson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Musser Street

    715 ft · 32 sec · East Musser Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Stewart Street

    2124 ft · 51 sec · North Stewart Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East William Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East William Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno

    53 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon

    49 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East William Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · East William Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on California Emigrant Trail

    17.6 mi · 22 min · California Emigrant Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward CC 215 East

    3109 ft · 41 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on CC 215 East

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Bruce Woodbury Beltway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr · Las Vegas Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 170 East: Riverside, Bunkerville

    2087 ft · 39 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Riverside Road

    8.6 mi · 15 min · Riverside Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South First West Street

    1822 ft · 1 min · South First West Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North First West Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Bunkerville.

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
41 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
262 mi · 53%
Las Vegas Freeway
59.7 mi · 12%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 9%
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
30.2 mi · 6%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 5%
California Emigrant Trail
17.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99 mi · 01h 49m

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
09h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+143.6 mi
348.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
04h 49m from Carson City
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Carson City and Sunny near Bunkerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Bunkerville?

The road trip is about 492.3 miles (792.3 km) and usually takes 09h 38m 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?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246.1 miles from Carson City and 246.2 miles from Bunkerville.

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

The direct path is about 348.7 miles (561.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 143.6 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 $86.00 one way or $172.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carson City and Sunny near Bunkerville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Bunkerville. Straight-line distance: 348.68 mi (561.14 km).

Carson City

#1 Carson City

The capital of Nevada.

Population56,034
Coordinates39.1638000, -119.7674000
Altitude1427
CountryUnited States
Bunkerville

#2 Bunkerville

City in Nevada, United States of America

Population1,303
Coordinates36.7730300, -114.1280200
Altitude467
CountryUnited States
Start: Carson City (-119.7674, 39.1638)
End: Bunkerville (-114.12802, 36.77303)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 792 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.37 gal
65.76 L · about $86.00
Round trip
$172.00
34.74 gal · 131.52 L
Estimated CO2
154.4 kg one way
Round trip: 308.7 kg / 681 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $86.00 $172.00
Mid-grade $5.34 $92.72 $185.44
Premium $5.57 $96.68 $193.36
Diesel $6.37 $110.58 $221.15

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Carson City and Bunkerville. The current time is 22:37:43.

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.