How far is Carson City, NV from Wells, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Wells, NV is about 354.8 miles (571 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Wells.
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Start on South Carson Street
87 m · 12 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
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
34 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
73 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm District Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Farm District Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3203 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
153 m · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, US 95 ALT North: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise
2086 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
301.6 mi · 4 hr 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS East, NV 223 East, NV 213 South: West Wells
1544 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Humboldt Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Humboldt Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1535 ft · 52 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Wells.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
302 mi · 04h 52m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carson City and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Wells?
The road trip is about 354.8 miles (571 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.2 miles from Carson City and 177.6 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 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 $61.99 one way or $123.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carson City and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
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 Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Wells. Straight-line distance: 287.12 mi (462.08 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wells
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 41.1115900, -114.9644900 |
| Altitude | 1716 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-114.96449, 41.11159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
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 | $61.99 | $123.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $66.83 | $133.66 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $69.69 | $139.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $79.70 | $159.40 |
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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