Tonopah, NV Road Trips
Drivers starting from Tonopah, NV have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 210-mile quick runs to 231-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Tonopah, NV head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
282.1 mi
Mesquite, NV
Quickest Drive
3h 58m
Las Vegas, NV
Plan Around Tonopah, NV
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Tonopah, NV is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Tonopah, NV
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Tonopah, NV
Driving from Tonopah, NV
The typical drive from Tonopah, NV covers about 221 miles and takes around 4h 24m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 231 miles (4h 39m), while the shortest is just 210 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Tonopah, NV include Reno, NV (231.1 mi, 4h 39m), Carson City, NV (223.1 mi, 4h 29m), and North Las Vegas, NV (209.8 mi, 4h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NV currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 221-mile trip from Tonopah, NV, budget about $43 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Tonopah, NV and 5 routes heading into Tonopah, NV, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 210 to 231 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tonopah, NV covers 231 miles and takes approximately 4h 39m. Shorter options start at just 210 miles.
The average route from Tonopah, NV runs about 221 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 221-mile trip from Tonopah, NV costs roughly $43 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Tonopah, NV include Reno, NV, Carson City, NV and North Las Vegas, NV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Tonopah, NV by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,938
Median Income
$37,922
Median Home Value
$182,000
Median Age
61.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Tonopah, NV
A sampling of people born in Tonopah, NV.
Hugh Bradner
1915–2008
American physicist (1915–2008)
Thomas Joseph Connolly
1922–2015
Catholic bishop (1922-2015)
William Robert Johnson
1918–1986
Bishop of Orange in California
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Tonopah, NV.
Mizpah Hotel
historic hotel in Tonopah, Nevada
Nye County Courthouse
county courthouse in Tonopah, United States of America
George A. Bartlett House
historic house in Tonopah, Nevada
Tonopah Main Post Office
in Tonopah, NV, NRHP-listed
State Bank and Trust Company Building
place in Nevada listed on National Register of Historic Places
Frank Golden Block
Stone Jail Building and Row House
The Stone Jail Building and Row House are two adjacent stone buildings located on Water Street in Tonopah, Nevada
Wieland Brewery Building
place in Nevada listed on National Register of Historic Places
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Traveler Guide to Tonopah, NV
Tonopah is a former mining town in Nevada, almost equidistant from Las Vegas and Reno.
1 Central Nevada Museum, 1900 Logan Field R, ☏ +1 775-482-9676. Museum dedicated to showing the town's history. (updated Feb 2023) 2 Tonopah Historic Mining Park, 110 Burro St, ☏ +1 775-482-9274. 9:00am-5:00pm (closed on legal holidays). Museum dedicated to the history of the town's silver mining. Adults: $5, seniors, children, and Nevadans: $3, children under 7 and veterans: Free. (updated Jun 2025) 3 Old Tonopah Cemetery, 940 N Main St. (updated Oct 2017)
Stargaze (end of Ray Tennant Dr). Gaze at the heavens at Clair Blackburn Memorial Stargazing Park. There are a few casinos dotted around the town. 1 Mizpah Club Casino, 112 N Main Street, ☏ +1 775-482-3842. 24 hours. Blackjack, video poker, Texas Hold 'Em poker, and slots. The Lucky 7 slot machine has a jackpot prize of a chopper motorcycle. (updated Oct 2017) Tonopah Station, 1137 Erie St, ☏ +1 775-482-9777. Blackjack and slots. (updated Oct 2017) 2 Banc Club Casino, 360 N Main St, ☏ +1 775 482-5409. (updated Oct 2017)
1 Tonopah Brewing Company, South, 315 N Main St, ☏ +1 775-482-2000. 11AM-9PM. Craft beers and BBQ. (updated Oct 2017)
1 The World Famous Clown Motel, 521 N Main St (adjacent to the Tonopah cemetery), ☏ +1 775-277-3046. A motel with a creepy clown theme. Definitely not for the faint of heart. From $36. (updated Oct 2017) 2 National 9 Inn, 720 N Main, ☏ +1 775-482-8202. A simple budget inn, offers complimentary breakfast. From $50. (updated Oct 2017) 3 Jim Butler Inn & Suites, 100 N Main St, ☏ +1 775-482-3577. From $80. (updated Oct 2017) 4 Best Western Hi-Desert Inn, 320 N Main St, ☏ +1 775-482-3511. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Complementary breakfast. Seasonal pool and hot tub. (updated Oct 2017) 5 Mizpah Hotel, 100 N Main St, ☏ +1 775-482-3030. A historic hotel built in 1905. Dog-friendly. Possibly haunted. 6 Tonopah Station, 1137 Erie St, ☏ +1 775-482-9777. Hotel with a RV park. (updated Oct 2017)
From Las Vegas – Take US 95 north to Tonopah. From Reno – Take Interstate 80 east to Fernley, then US 50 southeast to Fallon, then US 95 south to Tonopah. Tonopah is closer to Las Vegas than Reno by 20 mi (32 km). 1 Tonopah Airport (TPH IATA). General aviation airport. There are no commercial flights. 2 Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH IATA) in California is the closest airport with any commercial flights, but it has only a few flights. 3 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS IATA) in Las Vegas is the closest airport with a significant number of national and international commercial flights 4 Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO IATA) in Reno, would be the best place to fly into if you are factoring Reno into your travels
Travel tips adapted from Tonopah on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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