How far is Henderson, NV from Carlin, NV?

The driving distance from Henderson, NV to Carlin, NV is about 422.7 miles (680.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.6 miles (528.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
422.66 mi
08h 04m
Flight
328.61 mi
528.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.61 mi
Kilometers
528.85 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
422.66 mi
Kilometers
680.21 km
Drive Time
08h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlin
Sat, May 2, 5:29 AM PDT
Return by in Henderson
Sat, May 2, 1:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-05-01T21:25
Arrive Carlin
Sat, May 2, 5:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 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
7:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
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
Ely
NV

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

From Henderson
211.5 mi
04h 02m
To Carlin
211.2 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph N
Destination
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Carlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Carlin.

  1. 1

    Start on North Boulder Highway

    5 m · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lake Mead Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas

    2970 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Purple Heart Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard

    1623 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Charleston Boulevard

    3115 ft · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard

    6.8 mi · 11 min · South Lamb Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    13.5 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Murry Street

    1177 ft · 32 sec · Murry Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Aultman Street

    1008 ft · 32 sec · Aultman Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Eureka / Carlin Road

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Eureka / Carlin Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City

    1915 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 766 South: Central Carlin

    1341 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2852 ft · 42 sec · 10th Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    90 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    43 m · 11 sec · South 9th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    114 m · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Carlin.

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 26%
Eureka / Carlin Road
87.5 mi · 21%
Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 20%
Lincoln Highway
77.8 mi · 18%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 5%
Las Vegas Freeway
13.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunnyside Road

Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

98.7 mi · 01h 52m

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
08h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.1 mi
328.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
04h 02m from Henderson
Leave By
7:52 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Carlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Carlin?

The road trip is about 422.7 miles (680.2 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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?

Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.5 miles from Henderson and 211.2 miles from Carlin.

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

The direct path is about 328.6 miles (528.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.1 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 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 $73.87 one way or $147.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Sunny near Carlin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Carlin. Straight-line distance: 328.61 mi (528.85 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population329,172
Coordinates36.0397000, -114.9819400
Altitude569
CountryUnited States
Carlin

#2 Carlin

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population2,281
Coordinates40.7138100, -116.1039700
Altitude1495
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-114.98194, 36.0397)
End: Carlin (-116.10397, 40.71381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 680 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.92 gal
56.46 L · about $73.87
Round trip
$147.74
29.84 gal · 112.92 L
Estimated CO2
132.6 kg one way
Round trip: 265.2 kg / 585 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $73.87 $147.74
Mid-grade $5.34 $79.64 $159.29
Premium $5.57 $83.04 $166.09
Diesel $6.37 $94.98 $189.96

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Carlin. The current time is 21:25:34.

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.