Origin
Caliente, NV
Morning in Caliente on Thursday
Local time
10:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caliente, NV to Carson City, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 51m
Distance
415 mi
668 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 44m
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6 AM
8h 52m
8 AM
9h 8m
10 AM
8h 57m
12 PM
8h 56m
3 PM
8h 58m
5 PM
9h 7m
8 PM
8h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caliente, NV
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Carson City, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Caliente, NV to Carson City, NV covers 415 miles and takes about 8h 51m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Extraterrestrial Highway, US 95 ALT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 131.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
207.5 miles from Caliente, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 51m drive with frequent turns across 415 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 131.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 93 / Front Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 93 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 142.1 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 413 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 93 / Front Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 93 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
142.1 mi into trip
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~3h 27m in
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US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
6
413 mi into trip
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~8h 47m in
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US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: M...
6
413.1 mi into trip
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~8h 47m in
Turn right toward Downtown Carson City
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 39
Toward Downtown Carson City
7
414.9 mi into trip
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~8h 51m in
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US 395 BUS / North Carson Street
Turn left onto US 395 BUS / North Carson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 131.8 mi | 2h 26m |
| Extraterrestrial Highway | 84 mi | 2h 4m |
| US 95 ALT | 50 mi | 58m |
| Great Basin Highway | 41.9 mi | 1h 2m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 27.5 mi | 30m |
| Grand Army Highway | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| California Emigrant Trail | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| Warm Springs Road | 14.4 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 131.8 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caliente, NV and Carson City, NV.
1
Start on Market Street
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
Market Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
3
Continue on US 93
42 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Great Basin Highway
4
Turn right onto NV 318
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
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Sunnyside Road
5
Turn slight left onto NV 375
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Warm Springs Road
6
Continue on NV 375
84 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
Extraterrestrial Highway
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
16 mi
·
16 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8
Continue on US 6
22 mi
·
23 min
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Grand Army Highway
9
Continue on US 6
12 mi
·
13 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Turn right onto US 6; US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Erie Street
11
Continue on US 6; US 95
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
12
Continue on US 6; US 95
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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Front Street
14
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
16
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 95 Truck
18
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 95 Truck
19
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
21
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
23
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
25
Merge onto US 50
17 mi
·
21 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
26
Continue on US 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
27
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East William Street
28
Take the exit onto US 50
160 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 50
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
29
Turn right
170 ft
·
2 sec
Exit 39
Toward Downtown Carson City
30
Turn straight onto East William Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
Toward Downtown Carson City
31
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Stewart Street
32
Turn right onto East Musser Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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East Musser Street
33
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
284 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Carson Street
Use the left lane.
34
Arrive at destination
US 395 BUS
Trip Plan
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 207.5 miles from Caliente, NV, or about 4h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 91 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207.5 miles or 4h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 207.5 miles or 4h 40m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carson City, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Caliente, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Caliente, NV
Aim for roughly 208 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Carson City, NV
Aim for roughly 208 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Caliente, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 131.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 207.5 mi from Caliente, NV · 4h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
208 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Mammoth Lakes, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
208 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 208 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 207.5 miles from Caliente, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 208 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Carson City, NV
The final approach into Carson City, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Carson City, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Carson City, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.67 one way
$165.35 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
145 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $87.49 | $174.99 |
| premium | $5.59 | $91.35 | $182.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $91.63 | $183.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.5 | 1 | $43.57 | $19.92 |
| Efficient EV | 103.8 | 1 | $36.31 | $16.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 166 | 2 | $58.10 | $26.56 |
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (66% 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
Carson City, NV
Morning in Carson City on Thursday
Local time
10:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 51m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Caliente, NV to Carson City, NV covers 415 miles and takes about 8h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Extraterrestrial Highway, US 95 ALT. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 208 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 207.5 miles from Caliente, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 93 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 142.1 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 413 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Caliente, NV to Carson City, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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