Origin
Carson City, NV
Morning in Carson City on Thursday
Local time
11:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, NV to Jackpot, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 18m
Distance
421.5 mi
678 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 8m
★
6 AM
7h 18m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 26m
12 PM
7h 24m
3 PM
7h 27m
5 PM
7h 39m
8 PM
7h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carson City, NV
Wikimedia Commons
Jackpot, NV
Elizabeth Ferreira
Trip Overview
The drive from Carson City, NV to Jackpot, NV covers 421.5 miles and takes about 7h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Great Basin Highway, California Emigrant Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 302.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $83.97 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
210.7 miles from Carson City, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 18m. Total distance: 421.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 18m drive with frequent turns across 421.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 302.6 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 0.2 miles in near North Stewart 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 7h 18m, 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 0.2 miles (North Stewart Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East William Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
|
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
7
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT toward I 80 East, US 95 ALT North: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 80 East, US 95 ALT North: Elko, Salt L...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Carson City, NV and Jackpot, NV, road signs point toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely, Salt Lake City and Boise.
Fallon
32.9 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 50
Silver Springs
32.9 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 50
Austin
32.9 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 50
Ely
32.9 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 50
Salt Lake City
51.4 mi in
|
~1h 10m
|
via I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Boise
51.4 mi in
|
~1h 10m
|
via I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 302.6 mi | 4h 52m |
| Great Basin Highway | 66.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| California Emigrant Trail | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| US 50 ALT | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| East William Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cottonwood Lane | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| I 80 BUS | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 302.6 mi, about 4h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, NV and Jackpot, 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
19 mi
·
22 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
10
Enter roundabout onto US 50
112 ft
·
1 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
Toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
11
Continue on US 50
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
Toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
12
Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
241 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
13
Continue on US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
14
Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cottonwood Lane
15
At end of road, turn left onto NV 828
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm District Road
16
Enter roundabout onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
170 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
17
Continue on I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
18
Continue on I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
503 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
19
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Toward I 80 East, US 95 ALT North: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 80; US 95 ALT
303 mi
·
4 hr 52 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 352
Toward US 93: East Wells
22
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 93
67 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Great Basin Highway
23
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
24
Arrive at destination
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 210.7 miles from Carson City, NV, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 302.6 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 93 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 210.7 miles or 3h 44m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackpot, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Carson City, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carson City, NV
This is one driving day of about 421.5 miles and 7h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Carson City, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 302.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 210.7 mi from Carson City, NV · 3h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
211 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 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 210.7 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 302.6 miles.
Arriving in Jackpot, NV
The final approach into Jackpot, 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 Jackpot, 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
$83.97 one way
$167.94 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
148 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $88.86 | $177.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $92.78 | $185.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $93.06 | $186.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.4 | 1 | $44.26 | $20.23 |
| Efficient EV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.88 | $16.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 168.6 | 2 | $59.01 | $26.98 |
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 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
Jackpot, NV
Morning in Jackpot on Thursday
Local time
11:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
8 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 18m 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 Jackpot, NV covers 421.5 miles and takes about 7h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Great Basin Highway, California Emigrant Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 210.7 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 $83.97 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 7h 18m, 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 0.2 miles (North Stewart Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East William Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Carson City, NV and Jackpot, NV, road signs point toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely, Salt Lake City and Boise.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Jackpot, NV
More trips to Jackpot, NV
Explore more options from Carson City, NV or browse trips ending in Jackpot, NV.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NV road trips.
Explore maps for Carson City, NV or Jackpot, NV on MapSof.net.