How far is West Wendover, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from West Wendover, NV to Carson City, NV is about 414.3 miles (666.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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 06h 14m.
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 Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Wendover and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wendover and Carson City.
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Start on Wendover Boulevard
100 m · 11 sec · Wendover Boulevard
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Continue on Wendover Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Turn right
719 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
1378 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
357.5 mi · 5 hr 46 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
1412 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Truck Inn Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Truck Inn Way
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Continue on Farm District Road
104 m · 8 sec · Farm District Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farm District Road
52 m · 4 sec · Farm District Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farm District Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Farm District Road
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail
23 m · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
39 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East William Street
607 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
49 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Downtown Carson City
52 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto East William Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East William Street
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Turn left onto North Stewart Street
2124 ft · 51 sec · North Stewart Street
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Turn right onto East Musser Street
715 ft · 32 sec · East Musser Street
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Turn left onto North Carson Street
87 m · 7 sec · North Carson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Wendover and Carson City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
357 mi · 05h 46m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Wendover and Chance Snow Showers near Carson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Wendover to Carson City?
The road trip is about 414.3 miles (666.7 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.9 miles from West Wendover and 208.4 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.7 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 MDT. 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 $72.38 one way or $144.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Wendover and Carson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around West Wendover and Chance Snow Showers near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Wendover and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 320.55 mi (515.88 km).
#1 West Wendover
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.7391000, -114.0733500 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carson Street (-119.767002, 39.1638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 667 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 10m |
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 | $72.38 | $144.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $78.04 | $156.08 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $81.37 | $162.75 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $93.07 | $186.14 |
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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