How far is Mesquite, NV from Caliente, NV?
The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Caliente, NV is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and Caliente.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Caliente.
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Start on East First North Street
715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street
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Turn left onto Sandhill Boulevard
2515 ft · 1 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Saint George
2119 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
2445 ft · 28 sec · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Bluff Street
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 18: Bluff Street
970 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Bluff Street
3 mi · 5 min · Bluff Street
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Turn slight right onto Bluff Street North
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
33.5 mi · 41 min
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto West 200 North
25.1 mi · 29 min · West 200 North
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Continue on Panaca-Modena Road
19.3 mi · 22 min · Panaca-Modena Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Basin Highway
13 mi · 19 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on North Spring Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
36 m · 5 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and Caliente.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mesquite and Sunny near Caliente.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Caliente?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Bunkerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Mesquite and 73.9 miles from Caliente.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.9 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 10:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.84 one way or $51.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesquite and Sunny near Caliente.
Stop Ideas Near Bunkerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunkerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and Caliente. Straight-line distance: 61.04 mi (98.24 km).
#1 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caliente
City in Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.6149600, -114.5119400 |
| Altitude | 1343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caliente (-114.51194, 37.61496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $25.84 | $51.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.86 | $55.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.05 | $58.11 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
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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