How far is Tonopah, NV from Whitney, NV?
The driving distance from Tonopah, NV to Whitney, NV is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182 miles (292.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonopah and Whitney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonopah and Whitney.
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Start on West Everett Street
13 m · 4 sec · West Everett Street
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Turn right onto Erie Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
22.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 582: Boulder Highway
1730 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Boulder Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway
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Turn slight left
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
822 ft · 28 sec · Steptoe Street
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Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
752 ft · 38 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 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 Tonopah and Whitney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 01h 49m
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 Tonopah and Sunny near Whitney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonopah to Whitney?
The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Beatty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Tonopah and 110.1 miles from Whitney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182 miles (292.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 10:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.42 one way or $76.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tonopah and Sunny near Whitney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonopah and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 182 mi (292.9 km).
#1 Tonopah
Unincorporated town in Nevada
| Population | 2,478 |
| Coordinates | 38.0671600, -117.2300800 |
| Altitude | 1843 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-115.036303, 36.098398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $38.42 | $76.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $49.40 | $98.80 |
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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