How far is Mesquite, NV from Carlin, NV?
The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Carlin, NV is about 414.7 miles (667.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.5 miles (469.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 56m 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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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 07h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and Carlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Carlin.
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Start on East First North Street
715 ft · 33 sec · East First North Street
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Turn left onto Sandhill Boulevard
3124 ft · 2 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
2097 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
30.9 mi · 31 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 168: Glendale, Moapa
952 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Glendale Boulevard
1 km · 58 sec · Glendale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Moapa Road
3 mi · 5 min · Moapa Road
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Continue on Glendale–Moapa Road
20.8 mi · 31 min · Glendale–Moapa Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Basin Highway
54.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
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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
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Turn left onto Murry Street
1177 ft · 32 sec · Murry Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Aultman Street
1008 ft · 32 sec · Aultman Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Eureka / Carlin Road
87.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Eureka / Carlin Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City
1915 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 766 South: Central Carlin
1341 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2852 ft · 42 sec · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
90 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
43 m · 11 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left
114 m · 27 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and Carlin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Mesquite and Sunny near Carlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Carlin?
The road trip is about 414.7 miles (667.4 km) and usually takes 07h 58m 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 207.4 miles from Mesquite and 207.3 miles from Carlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.5 miles (469.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.2 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 $72.43 one way or $144.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesquite and Sunny near Carlin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and Carlin. Straight-line distance: 291.46 mi (469.06 km).
#1 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlin
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 2,281 |
| Coordinates | 40.7138100, -116.1039700 |
| Altitude | 1495 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlin (-116.10397, 40.71381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 667 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 10m |
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 | $72.43 | $144.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $78.09 | $156.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $81.43 | $162.86 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $93.13 | $186.27 |
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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