How far is Carson City, NV from North Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from Carson City, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is about 436.9 miles (703.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326.5 miles (525.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 05m 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
436.88 mi
07h 02m
Flight
326.44 mi
525.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
326.44 mi
Kilometers
525.36 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.88 mi
Kilometers
703.09 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Las Vegas
Sun, Apr 26, 3:32 AM PDT
Return by in Carson City
Sun, Apr 26, 10:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carson City
2026-04-25T20:29
Arrive North Las Vegas
Sun, Apr 26, 3:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:03 PM to 2:33 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
9:54 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
211.1 mi
03h 31m
To North Las Vegas
225.8 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and North Las Vegas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and North Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on South Carson Street

    87 m · 11 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

    Turn right

    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 · 1 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

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Craig Road

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Craig Road

    110 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Craig Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Craig Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Rancho Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Cheyenne Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 5th Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East Carey Avenue

    3141 ft · 1 min · East Carey Avenue

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Carey Avenue

    25 m · 1 sec · East Carey Avenue

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

    579 ft · 16 sec · East Carey Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    2446 ft · 52 sec · Civic Center Drive

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Constitution Way

    688 ft · 38 sec · Constitution Way

  44. 44

    Turn left

    80 m · 19 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and North Las Vegas.

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
45 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
262 mi · 60%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 5%
California Emigrant Trail
17.6 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 3%
Purple Heart Highway
7.1 mi · 2%
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
07h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.4 mi
326.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 31m from Carson City
Leave By
9:54 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Carson City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carson City to North Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 436.9 miles (703.1 km) and usually takes 07h 02m 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 211.1 miles from Carson City and 225.8 miles from North Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 326.5 miles (525.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.4 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 $76.34 one way or $152.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Carson City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Las Vegas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and North Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 326.44 mi (525.36 km).

Carson City

#1 Carson City

The capital of Nevada.

Population56,034
Coordinates39.1638000, -119.7674000
Altitude1427
CountryUnited States
North Las Vegas

#2 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

Population260,098
Coordinates36.1988600, -115.1175000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: South Carson Street (-119.767002, 39.1638)
End: (-115.117316, 36.199055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 703 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.42 gal
58.36 L · about $76.34
Round trip
$152.69
30.84 gal · 116.72 L
Estimated CO2
137 kg one way
Round trip: 274.1 kg / 604 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $76.34 $152.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $82.31 $164.62
Premium $5.57 $85.83 $171.66
Diesel $6.37 $98.16 $196.33

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Carson City and North Las Vegas. The current time is 20:29:52.

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.