How far is Verdi, NV from Whitney, NV?

Fastest route

The distance from Verdi, Nevada (zip code: 89439) to Whitney, Nevada is approximately 462 miles (743 kilometers). The estimated travel time is around 7 hours and 5 minutes. The route takes you through various highways, including US-95 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy.

Directions

  1. Get on I-80 E in Reno from S Verdi Rd. 🚗 Tip: Make sure to follow the signs for I-80 E to head towards your destination.

  2. Follow I-80 E and NV-439 to Ramsey Cutoff/Ramsey Weeks Cutoff in Silver Springs. 🛣️ Tip: Keep an eye on the exit 32 toward NV-439 and merge onto NV-439.

  3. Continue straight onto NV-439/USA Pkwy at the traffic circle, then take the 1st exit onto California Emigrant Trail. 🚦 Tip: Be cautious at the traffic circle and follow the signs for California Emigrant Trail.

  4. Follow US-95 ALT S to US-95 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy. in Mineral County. 🛣️ Tip: Turn left onto Ramsey Cutoff/Ramsey Weeks Cutoff, then follow the route onto US-95 ALT S.

  5. Continue on US-95 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy. to Paradise. Take exit 68 from I-515 S. 🛣️ Tip: Take the correct exit 68 towards Paradise from I-515 S.

  6. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 68 for Tropicana Ave toward McCarran Arpt. 🚗 Tip: Stay on the right side to take the exit correctly.

  7. Continue on E Tropicana Ave, then take NV-582 S to Bunch St in Whitney. 🛣️ Tip: Stay on E Tropicana Ave until you reach Bunch St in Whitney.

Remember to stay attentive while driving, obey traffic rules, and have a safe journey! 🚗💨

Trip Tools

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Quick Snapshot
Road
463.37 mi
07h 29m
Flight
358.95 mi
577.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.95 mi
Kilometers
577.68 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
463.37 mi
Kilometers
745.73 km
Drive Time
07h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitney
Sun, May 17, 12:23 PM PDT
Return by in Verdi
Sun, May 17, 7:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Verdi
2026-05-17T04:54
Arrive Whitney
Sun, May 17, 12:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:29 PM to 2:59 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
9:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Verdi
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
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Verdi
224.8 mi
03h 44m
To Whitney
238.5 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph N
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 24 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Verdi and Whitney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Verdi and Whitney.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    67 m · 12 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2153 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas

    642 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas

    716 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto USA Parkway

    19 mi · 29 min · USA Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.2 km · 53 sec · California Emigrant Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    818 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Highway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 582: Boulder Highway

    1730 ft · 35 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Boulder Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway

  38. 38

    Turn slight left

    85 m · 7 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Steptoe Street

    822 ft · 28 sec · Steptoe Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue

    752 ft · 38 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Verdi and Whitney.

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
44 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
262 mi · 57%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
30.2 mi · 7%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26.5 mi · 6%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 5%
Purple Heart Highway
22.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.4 mi
359 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 44m from Verdi
Leave By
9:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Verdi and Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Whitney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Verdi to Whitney?

The road trip is about 463.4 miles (745.7 km) and usually takes 07h 29m 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?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.8 miles from Verdi and 238.5 miles from Whitney.

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

The direct path is about 359 miles (577.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.4 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 $80.95 one way or $161.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Verdi and Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Whitney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Verdi and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 358.95 mi (577.68 km).

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#1 Verdi

Verdi is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5182400, -119.9888100
Altitude1493
CountryUnited States
Whitney

#2 Whitney

Art museum in New York City

Population38,585
Coordinates36.0983100, -115.0363000
Altitude592
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-119.988766, 39.518261)
End: (-115.036303, 36.098398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 746 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.35 gal
61.9 L · about $80.95
Round trip
$161.90
32.7 gal · 123.8 L
Estimated CO2
145.3 kg one way
Round trip: 290.6 kg / 641 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $80.95 $161.90
Mid-grade $5.34 $87.28 $174.55
Premium $5.57 $91.00 $182.01
Diesel $6.37 $104.08 $208.17

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Verdi and Whitney. The current time is 04:54:19.

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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.