Origin
Carson City, NV
Late night in Carson City on Friday
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1:01 AM
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Current temp
56°F
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Trip from Carson City, NV to Beatty, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 10m
Distance
306.1 mi
493 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 58m
★
6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 20m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carson City, NV
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Beatty, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carson City, NV to Beatty, NV covers 306.1 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, US 95 ALT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 163.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.1 miles from Carson City, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 306.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 10m drive with frequent turns across 306.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 163.3 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 around 0.1 miles in near East Musser Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 6h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Musser Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Stewart Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East William Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Musser Street
Turn right onto East Musser Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Stewart Street
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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East William Street
Turn right onto East William Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn right toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 163.3 mi | 3h 1m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| US 95 ALT | 26.7 mi | 32m |
| North Main Street | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| California Emigrant Trail | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| East Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Ramsey Weeks Cutoff | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 163.3 mi, about 3h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, NV and Beatty, NV.
1
Start on US 395 BUS
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Carson Street
2
Turn right onto East Musser Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Musser Street
3
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Stewart Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto East William Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
172 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right
161 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
7
Continue on East William Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East William Street
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
8
Continue on US 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Toward Dayton, Fallon
9
Continue on US 50
18 mi
·
21 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
10
Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
11
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
12
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North Main Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
18
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
20
Continue on US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
22
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
23
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Silver Peak Road
24
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Silver Peak Road
25
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Crook Avenue
27
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
28
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
US 95
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.1 miles from Carson City, NV, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163.3 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 67 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.1 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beatty, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carson City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carson City, NV
This is one driving day of about 306.1 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Carson City, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 163.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 153.1 mi from Carson City, NV · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 153.1 miles from Carson City, 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 163.3 miles.
Arriving in Beatty, NV
The final approach into Beatty, 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 Beatty, NV.
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
$60.98 one way
$121.96 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $64.53 | $129.07 |
| premium | $5.59 | $67.38 | $134.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.58 | $135.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.14 | $14.69 |
| Efficient EV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.78 | $12.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.4 | 1 | $42.85 | $19.59 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Beatty, NV
Late night in Beatty on Friday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Hawthorne, NV
153 mi in
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
10 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
6h 10m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carson City, NV to Beatty, NV covers 306.1 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, US 95 ALT. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.1 miles from Carson City, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.98 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Musser Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Stewart Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East William Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Carson City, NV to Beatty, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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