How far is Las Vegas, NV from Carlin, NV?

The driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Carlin, NV is about 410.4 miles (660.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318 miles (511.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
410.39 mi
07h 46m
Flight
317.93 mi
511.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.93 mi
Kilometers
511.66 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
410.39 mi
Kilometers
660.46 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlin
Sat, May 2, 5:38 AM PDT
Return by in Las Vegas
Sat, May 2, 1:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Vegas
2026-05-01T21:52
Arrive Carlin
Sat, May 2, 5:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 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
8:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Vegas
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 Las Vegas
205.3 mi
03h 53m
To Carlin
205.1 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 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 Las Vegas and Carlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Carlin.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bonanza Road

    1815 ft · 50 sec · East Bonanza Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1623 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    1062 ft · 33 sec · West Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North

    2776 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Murry Street

    1177 ft · 32 sec · Murry Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Aultman Street

    1008 ft · 32 sec · Aultman Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Eureka / Carlin Road

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

  19. 19

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

    1915 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

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

    1341 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2852 ft · 42 sec · 10th Street

  23. 23

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

    90 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    43 m · 11 sec · South 9th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    114 m · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 27%
Eureka / Carlin Road
87.5 mi · 21%
Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 21%
Lincoln Highway
77.8 mi · 19%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 5%
Las Vegas Freeway
19.9 mi · 5%
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
07h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.4 mi
318 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 53m from Las Vegas
Leave By
8:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Las Vegas and Sunny near Carlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Carlin?

The road trip is about 410.4 miles (660.5 km) and usually takes 07h 46m 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 205.3 miles from Las Vegas and 205.1 miles from Carlin.

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

The direct path is about 318 miles (511.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.4 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 $71.69 one way or $143.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Sunny near Carlin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Carlin. Straight-line distance: 317.93 mi (511.66 km).

Las Vegas

#1 Las Vegas

The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population646,790
Coordinates36.1749700, -115.1372200
Altitude610
CountryUnited States
Carlin

#2 Carlin

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population2,281
Coordinates40.7138100, -116.1039700
Altitude1495
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Vegas (-115.13722, 36.17497)
End: Carlin (-116.10397, 40.71381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 660 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.48 gal
54.82 L · about $71.69
Round trip
$143.38
28.96 gal · 109.64 L
Estimated CO2
128.7 kg one way
Round trip: 257.4 kg / 567 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $71.69 $143.38
Mid-grade $5.34 $77.29 $154.59
Premium $5.57 $80.60 $161.19
Diesel $6.37 $92.18 $184.36

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 Las Vegas and Carlin. The current time is 21:52:35.

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.