How far is Whitney, NV from Hawthorne, NV?

The driving distance from Whitney, NV to Hawthorne, NV is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.47 mi
06h 02m
Flight
258.78 mi
416.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.78 mi
Kilometers
416.47 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.47 mi
Kilometers
502.87 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorne
Thu, Apr 16, 11:11 AM PDT
Return by in Whitney
Thu, Apr 16, 5:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitney
2026-04-16T05:08
Arrive Hawthorne
Thu, Apr 16, 11:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 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
11:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitney
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
Beatty
NV

Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States

From Whitney
156.2 mi
03h 01m
To Hawthorne
156.3 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue

    752 ft · 35 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Steptoe Street

    822 ft · 27 sec · Steptoe Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boulder Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Downtown Las Vegas

    1747 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  19. 19

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

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.7 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East 5th Street

    2873 ft · 2 min · East 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North E Street

    25 m · 5 sec · North E Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    3 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
230 mi · 74%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 15%
Purple Heart Highway
22.3 mi · 7%
West Main Street
6.23 mi · 2%
Boulder Highway
3.15 mi · 1%
Front Street
1.19 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
258.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beatty
03h 01m from Whitney
Leave By
11:54 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Whitney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?

Beatty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Whitney and 156.3 miles from Hawthorne.

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

The direct path is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 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 $54.61 one way or $109.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 258.78 mi (416.47 km).

Whitney

#1 Whitney

Art museum in New York City

Population38,585
Coordinates36.0983100, -115.0363000
Altitude592
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5246400, -118.6245800
Altitude1320
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitney (-115.0363, 36.09831)
End: Hawthorne (-118.62458, 38.52464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.74 L · about $54.61
Round trip
$109.22
22.06 gal · 83.48 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $54.61 $109.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $58.88 $117.76
Premium $5.57 $61.39 $122.79
Diesel $6.37 $70.22 $140.43

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitney and Hawthorne. The current time is 05:08:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.