How far is Carson City, NV from Caliente, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Caliente, NV is about 415.1 miles (668 km), with a travel time of about 08h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304 miles (489.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Caliente.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Caliente.
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Start on South Carson Street
87 m · 11 sec · South Carson Street
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Turn right onto East Musser Street
715 ft · 32 sec · East Musser Street
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Turn left onto North Stewart Street
2124 ft · 51 sec · North Stewart Street
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Turn right onto East William Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East William Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
53 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
49 m · 3 sec
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Continue on East William Street
602 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on California Emigrant Trail
17.6 mi · 22 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
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Turn right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
67.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Erie Street
2297 ft · 1 min · Erie Street
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army Highway
21.8 mi · 23 min · Grand Army Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Extraterrestrial Highway
84 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Extraterrestrial Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Road
14.4 mi · 18 min · Warm Springs Road
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Merge slight left onto Sunnyside Road
3269 ft · 45 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Turn left onto Great Basin Highway
41.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
36 m · 5 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Caliente.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Extraterrestrial Highway
Turn right onto Extraterrestrial Highway
84 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Carson City and Sunny near Caliente.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Caliente?
The road trip is about 415.1 miles (668 km) and usually takes 08h 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?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.4 miles from Carson City and 207.7 miles from Caliente.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304 miles (489.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.1 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 $72.53 one way or $145.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carson City and Sunny near Caliente.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Caliente. Straight-line distance: 304.01 mi (489.25 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caliente
City in Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.6149600, -114.5119400 |
| Altitude | 1343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caliente (-114.51194, 37.61496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 668 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 10m |
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 | $72.53 | $145.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $78.20 | $156.40 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $81.54 | $163.08 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $93.26 | $186.52 |
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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