Origin
Carlin, NV
Evening in Carlin on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Carlin, NV to Las Vegas, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 46m
Distance
410.4 mi
661 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 37m
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6 AM
7h 46m
8 AM
8h 5m
10 AM
7h 53m
12 PM
7h 51m
3 PM
7h 54m
5 PM
8h 4m
8 PM
7h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carlin, NV
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Las Vegas, NV
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Trip Overview
This 410.4-mile journey from Carlin, Nevada, to Las Vegas, Nevada, is estimated to take about 7 hours and 46 minutes of driving time. It's a feasible day trip, but with two recommended stops, you might consider an early start to make the most of your travel day. The route primarily utilizes Sunnyside Road and the Great Basin Highway, with a significant portion on I-80 BUS. Budget around $82 for fuel. Both the starting and ending points are in the Mountain West region, so expect consistent scenery throughout this Nevada drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
205.2 miles from Carlin, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Road | 109.4 mi | 2h 4m |
| I 80 BUS | 87.6 mi | 1h 34m |
| Great Basin Highway | 85 mi | 1h 34m |
| Lincoln Highway | 77.8 mi | 1h 29m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 22.2 mi | 24m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunnyside Road
— 109.4 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlin, NV and Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on this road
375 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South 9th Street
141 ft
·
8 sec
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South 9th Street
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
294 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
10th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
6
Merge onto I 80
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 279
Toward NV 278 South, I 80 BUS East, NV 221 East: West Carlin, Eureka
8
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 221; NV 278
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
I 80 BUS; NV 221; NV 278
9
Turn left onto US 50
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
10
Continue on US 50
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 50
76 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Lincoln Highway
12
Continue on US 50
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Aultman Street
13
Turn right onto 1st Street
299 ft
·
8 sec
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1st Street
14
Continue on 6768
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
15
Continue on 6768
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Murry Street
16
Turn right onto US 6
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17
Turn left onto NV 318
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Sunnyside Road
18
Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on NV 318
99 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
·
Sunnyside Road
20
Turn right onto US 93
85 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Great Basin Highway
21
Take the exit onto US 93
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
22
Merge onto I 15; US 93
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 44
Toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on this road
473 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto D Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
D Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Continue on D Street
418 ft
·
15 sec
·
D Street
27
Turn left onto NV 579
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bonanza Road
28
Arrive at destination
NV 579
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour 46-minute duration, starting your drive from Carlin early in the morning is advisable to reach Las Vegas comfortably within daylight hours. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 410.4 miles effectively. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 109.4-mile stretch on Sunnyside Road, as services might be spaced out. The $82 fuel cost is an estimate, so factor in potential price fluctuations. Being a single-day drive, flexibility is key; you can adjust your stop times based on your pace.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 205.2 miles from Carlin, NV, or about 3h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 90 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 205.2 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Vegas, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carlin, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carlin, NV
This is one driving day of about 410.4 miles and 7h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Carlin, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Sunnyside Road for about 109.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 205.2 miles from Carlin, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Sunnyside Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 409.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Reno
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 West: Reno
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward NV 278 South, I 80 BUS East, NV 221 East: West Carlin, Eureka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 279
Toward NV 278 South, I 80 BUS East, NV 221 East...
5
169.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
|
1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
8
409.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 43m in
Take the exit toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44
Toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkwa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.76 one way
$163.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
144 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $86.52 | $173.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $90.34 | $180.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $90.61 | $181.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.1 | 1 | $43.09 | $19.70 |
| Efficient EV | 102.6 | 1 | $35.91 | $16.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 164.2 | 2 | $57.46 | $26.27 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Las Vegas, NV
Evening in Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 46m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 26% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 109.4 miles on Sunnyside Road, so be prepared for varied road conditions and potentially slower speeds. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a drive that requires your attention as you navigate local roads and transitions between them. The character of the drive will likely shift as you move from rural Nevada towards the more developed areas surrounding Las Vegas.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.4 mi on Sunnyside Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 410.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 46m. Total distance: 410.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.4 miles on Sunnyside Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Las Vegas, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Las Vegas, NV before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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