How far is Carson City, NV from Tonopah, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Tonopah, NV is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Tonopah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Tonopah.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Everett Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Everett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Everett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Tonopah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
67.9 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Carson City and Sunny near Tonopah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Tonopah?
The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yerington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Carson City and 111.7 miles from Tonopah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.96 one way or $77.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Carson City and Sunny near Tonopah.
Stop Ideas Near Yerington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yerington.
Stateline Transit Center, California
Stateline, NV
South Lake Tahoe, California
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Tonopah. Straight-line distance: 156.53 mi (251.91 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tonopah
Unincorporated town in Nevada
| Population | 2,478 |
| Coordinates | 38.0671600, -117.2300800 |
| Altitude | 1843 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tonopah (-117.23008, 38.06716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $38.96 | $77.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $43.80 | $87.61 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $50.10 | $100.20 |
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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