How far is Spring Valley, NV from Carlin, NV?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, NV to Carlin, NV is about 418.9 miles (674.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.6 miles (517.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 55m 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
418.92 mi
07h 57m
Flight
321.6 mi
517.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.6 mi
Kilometers
517.57 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
418.92 mi
Kilometers
674.18 km
Drive Time
07h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlin
Sat, May 2, 5:23 AM PDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Sat, May 2, 1:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-05-01T21:25
Arrive Carlin
Sat, May 2, 5:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:58 PM to 3:28 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
8:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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 Spring Valley
209.6 mi
03h 58m
To Carlin
209.3 mi
03h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 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 Spring Valley and Carlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Carlin.

  1. 1

    Start on Verdugo Street

    958 ft · 44 sec · Verdugo Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

    676 ft · 21 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Rainbow Boulevard

    1447 ft · 37 sec · South Rainbow Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Flamingo Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Flamingo Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 15 North

    1197 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 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 Spring Valley 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 26%
Eureka / Carlin Road
87.5 mi · 21%
Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 20%
Lincoln Highway
77.8 mi · 19%
Las Vegas Freeway
25.5 mi · 6%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 5%
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 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.3 mi
321.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 58m from Spring Valley
Leave By
8:04 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Sunny near Carlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Carlin?

The road trip is about 418.9 miles (674.2 km) and usually takes 07h 57m 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 209.6 miles from Spring Valley and 209.3 miles from Carlin.

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

The direct path is about 321.6 miles (517.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.3 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 $73.18 one way or $146.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Sunny near Carlin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Carlin. Straight-line distance: 321.6 mi (517.57 km).

Spring Valley

#1 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population178,395
Coordinates36.1080300, -115.2450000
Altitude721
CountryUnited States
Carlin

#2 Carlin

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population2,281
Coordinates40.7138100, -116.1039700
Altitude1495
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Valley (-115.245, 36.10803)
End: Carlin (-116.10397, 40.71381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 674 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.78 gal
55.96 L · about $73.18
Round trip
$146.35
29.56 gal · 111.92 L
Estimated CO2
131.3 kg one way
Round trip: 262.7 kg / 579 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $73.18 $146.35
Mid-grade $5.34 $78.90 $157.79
Premium $5.57 $82.27 $164.53
Diesel $6.37 $94.09 $188.18

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 Spring Valley and Carlin. The current time is 21:25:28.

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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.