How far is Whitney, NV from Beatty, NV?
The driving distance from Whitney, NV to Beatty, NV is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitney and Beatty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and Beatty.
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Start on the route
19 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue
752 ft · 35 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
822 ft · 27 sec · Steptoe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Boulder Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Downtown Las Vegas
1747 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
22.3 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and Beatty.
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
99.1 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Whitney and Sunny near Beatty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Beatty?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pahrump is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Whitney and 63.1 miles from Beatty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitney and Sunny near Beatty.
Stop Ideas Near Pahrump
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 Pahrump.
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Beatty. Straight-line distance: 110.86 mi (178.41 km).
#1 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beatty
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 36.9085600, -116.7592300 |
| Altitude | 1008 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beatty (-116.75923, 36.90856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.75 | $47.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.33 | $56.66 |
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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