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

The driving distance from North Las Vegas, NV to Carlin, NV is about 408.4 miles (657.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 28m 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
408.43 mi
07h 44m
Flight
316.48 mi
509.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.48 mi
Kilometers
509.32 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
408.43 mi
Kilometers
657.31 km
Drive Time
07h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlin
Sat, May 2, 5:38 AM PDT
Return by in North Las Vegas
Sat, May 2, 1:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Las Vegas
2026-05-01T21:53
Arrive Carlin
Sat, May 2, 5:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:44 PM to 3:14 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
8:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in North 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 North Las Vegas
204.4 mi
03h 52m
To Carlin
204.1 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°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 North Las Vegas and Carlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    80 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Constitution Way

    626 ft · 31 sec · Constitution Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue

    126 m · 9 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North, US 93 North

    2313 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Murry Street

    1177 ft · 32 sec · Murry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Aultman Street

    1008 ft · 32 sec · Aultman Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Eureka / Carlin Road

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

  20. 20

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

    1915 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

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

    1341 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2852 ft · 42 sec · 10th Street

  24. 24

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

    90 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    43 m · 11 sec · South 9th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    114 m · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 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
17.2 mi · 4%
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 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.9 mi
316.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 52m from North Las Vegas
Leave By
8:32 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North 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 North Las Vegas to Carlin?

The road trip is about 408.4 miles (657.3 km) and usually takes 07h 44m 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 204.4 miles from North Las Vegas and 204.1 miles from Carlin.

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

The direct path is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.9 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 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 $71.34 one way or $142.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Las Vegas and Carlin. Straight-line distance: 316.48 mi (509.32 km).

North Las Vegas

#1 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

Population260,098
Coordinates36.1988600, -115.1175000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Carlin

#2 Carlin

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population2,281
Coordinates40.7138100, -116.1039700
Altitude1495
CountryUnited States
Start: North Las Vegas (-115.1175, 36.19886)
End: Carlin (-116.10397, 40.71381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 657 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.41 gal
54.56 L · about $71.34
Round trip
$142.69
28.82 gal · 109.12 L
Estimated CO2
128.1 kg one way
Round trip: 256.1 kg / 565 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $71.34 $142.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $76.92 $153.84
Premium $5.57 $80.21 $160.41
Diesel $6.37 $91.73 $183.47

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 North Las Vegas and Carlin. The current time is 21:53:43.

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.