How far is Indian Hills, NV from Whitney, NV?
The driving distance from Indian Hills, NV to Whitney, NV is about 445.9 miles (717.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 27m 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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Unincorporated town in Nevada
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Hills and Whitney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Whitney.
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Start on James Lee Park Road
20 m · 13 sec · James Lee Park Road
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Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
2833 ft · 1 min · Vista Grande Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mica Drive
1052 ft · 31 sec · Mica Drive
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
1003 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
740 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
100 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto East William Street
144 m · 12 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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Merge slight left
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
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road
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Continue on Silver Peak Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
22.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 582: Boulder Highway
1730 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Boulder Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway
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Turn slight left
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
822 ft · 28 sec · Steptoe Street
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Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
752 ft · 38 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Hills and Whitney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Indian Hills and Sunny near Whitney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Whitney?
The road trip is about 445.9 miles (717.6 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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 218.9 miles from Indian Hills and 227 miles from Whitney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 114 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 $77.88 one way or $155.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Hills and Sunny near Whitney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 331.84 mi (534.05 km).
#1 Indian Hills
City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 5,627 |
| Coordinates | 39.0860200, -119.7840700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-115.036303, 36.098398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 718 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 33m |
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 | $77.88 | $155.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $83.97 | $167.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $87.55 | $175.11 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $100.14 | $200.27 |
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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