How far is Paradise, NV from Carlin, NV?
The driving distance from Paradise, NV to Carlin, NV is about 418.1 miles (672.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.2 miles (520.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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 56m.
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 Paradise and Carlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and Carlin.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
44 m · 13 sec · Palo Verde Circle
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Continue on Palo Verde Circle
97 m · 15 sec · Palo Verde Circle
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Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
142 m · 23 sec · Palo Verde Road
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Turn right
130 m · 31 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto University Center Drive
702 ft · 19 sec · University Center Drive
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Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North
1502 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
26.4 mi · 29 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Paradise 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 Paradise and Sunny near Carlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paradise to Carlin?
The road trip is about 418.1 miles (672.8 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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 209.2 miles from Paradise and 208.9 miles from Carlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.2 miles (520.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.9 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 $73.03 one way or $146.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise and Sunny near Carlin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Carlin. Straight-line distance: 323.16 mi (520.07 km).
#1 Paradise
Town in Nevada, USA
| Population | 223,167 |
| Coordinates | 36.0971900, -115.1466600 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| 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: 673 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 12m |
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 | $73.03 | $146.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $78.74 | $157.47 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $82.10 | $164.20 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $93.90 | $187.80 |
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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