How far is Hawthorne, NV from Whitney, NV?

The driving distance from Hawthorne, NV to Whitney, NV is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.43 mi
05h 04m
Flight
258.78 mi
416.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.78 mi
Kilometers
416.47 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.43 mi
Kilometers
520.51 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitney
Thu, Apr 16, 8:31 AM PDT
Return by in Hawthorne
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawthorne
2026-04-16T03:27
Arrive Whitney
Thu, Apr 16, 8:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawthorne
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Beatty
NV

Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States

From Hawthorne
156.2 mi
02h 32m
To Whitney
167.2 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Whitney.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North E Street

    25 m · 10 sec · North E Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    2873 ft · 2 min · East 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.7 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 582: Boulder Highway

    1730 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Boulder Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    85 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Steptoe Street

    822 ft · 28 sec · Steptoe Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue

    752 ft · 38 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
230 mi · 71%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 14%
Purple Heart Highway
22.1 mi · 7%
East Main Street
6.23 mi · 2%
Boulder Highway
3.3 mi · 1%
Front Street
1.19 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.6 mi
258.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beatty
02h 32m from Hawthorne
Leave By
6:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hawthorne and Partly Sunny near Whitney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Whitney?

The road trip is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Beatty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Hawthorne and 167.2 miles from Whitney.

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

The direct path is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 6:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.49 one way or $112.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne and Partly Sunny near Whitney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 258.78 mi (416.47 km).

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#1 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5246400, -118.6245800
Altitude1320
CountryUnited States
Whitney

#2 Whitney

Art museum in New York City

Population38,585
Coordinates36.0983100, -115.0363000
Altitude592
CountryUnited States
Start: E Street (-118.624617, 38.52464)
End: (-115.036303, 36.098398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.2 L · about $56.49
Round trip
$112.98
22.82 gal · 86.4 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $56.49 $112.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $60.91 $121.81
Premium $5.57 $63.51 $127.02
Diesel $6.37 $72.64 $145.27

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 Hawthorne and Whitney. The current time is 03:27:20.

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.