How far is McGill, NV from Whitney, NV?

The driving distance from McGill, NV to Whitney, NV is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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
264.44 mi
05h 16m
Flight
228.9 mi
368.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.9 mi
Kilometers
368.38 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.44 mi
Kilometers
425.57 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitney
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM PDT
Return by in McGill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McGill
2026-04-22T18:15
Arrive Whitney
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McGill
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
Caliente
NV

City in Nevada, United States

From McGill
129.8 mi
02h 38m
To Whitney
134.7 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard

    2512 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamb Boulevard

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Lamb Boulevard South

    808 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Lamb Boulevard

    8.9 mi · 14 min · North Lamb Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Boulder Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Boulder Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    85 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Steptoe Street

    822 ft · 28 sec · Steptoe Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue

    752 ft · 38 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 41%
Great Basin Highway
94.5 mi · 36%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 9%
Las Vegas Freeway
13.4 mi · 5%
North Lamb Boulevard
8.88 mi · 3%
Boulder Highway
2.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunnyside Road

Continue on 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

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
228.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caliente
02h 38m from McGill
Leave By
6:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving McGill and Sunny near Whitney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from McGill and 134.7 miles from Whitney.

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

The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 6:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.19 one way or $92.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around McGill and Sunny near Whitney.

Stop Ideas Near Caliente

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caliente, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caliente.

BUS

St. George, Utah

101 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McGill and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 228.9 mi (368.38 km).

McGill

#1 McGill

Census designated place in state of Nevada, United States

Population1,148
Coordinates39.4049400, -114.7786300
Altitude1891
CountryUnited States
Whitney

#2 Whitney

Art museum in New York City

Population38,585
Coordinates36.0983100, -115.0363000
Altitude592
CountryUnited States
Start: South 4th Street (-114.778824, 39.404994)
End: (-115.036303, 36.098398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.32 L · about $46.19
Round trip
$92.39
18.66 gal · 70.64 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $46.19 $92.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.80 $99.61
Premium $5.57 $51.93 $103.86
Diesel $6.37 $59.39 $118.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McGill and Whitney. The current time is 18:15:38.

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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.