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

The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Hawthorne, NV is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.78 mi
02h 32m
Flight
75.71 mi
121.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.71 mi
Kilometers
121.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.78 mi
Kilometers
192.77 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorne
Thu, Apr 16, 7:36 AM PDT
Return by in Carson City
Thu, Apr 16, 10:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carson City
2026-04-16T05:03
Arrive Hawthorne
Thu, Apr 16, 7:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carson City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Yerington
NV

City in Nevada

From Carson City
59.9 mi
01h 16m
To Hawthorne
59.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North E Street

    3121 ft · 2 min · North E Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 27%
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
30.2 mi · 25%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 19%
California Emigrant Trail
17.6 mi · 15%
Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 10%
East William Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

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

32.7 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yerington
01h 16m from Carson City
Leave By
1:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Carson City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yerington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Carson City and 59.9 miles from Hawthorne.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Carson City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.

Stop Ideas Near Yerington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yerington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yerington.

BUS

Stateline Transit Center, California

67 mi away
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
BUS

Stateline, NV

67 mi away
169 Highway 50
BUS

South Lake Tahoe, California

73 mi away
1000 Emerald Bay Road
RAIL

Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)

79 mi away
Nugget Ave. east of 11th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 75.71 mi (121.85 km).

Carson City

#1 Carson City

The capital of Nevada.

Population56,034
Coordinates39.1638000, -119.7674000
Altitude1427
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5246400, -118.6245800
Altitude1320
CountryUnited States
Start: Carson City (-119.7674, 39.1638)
End: Hawthorne (-118.62458, 38.52464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $20.94
Round trip
$41.89
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.94 $41.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.58 $45.16
Premium $5.57 $23.54 $47.09
Diesel $6.37 $26.93 $53.86

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 Hawthorne. The current time is 05:03:53.

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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.