Origin
Carson City, NV
Morning in Carson City on Thursday
Local time
11:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, NV to Bunkerville, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 38m
Distance
492.3 mi
792 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$98
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 30m
★
6 AM
9h 39m
8 AM
9h 56m
10 AM
9h 45m
12 PM
9h 43m
3 PM
9h 46m
5 PM
9h 55m
8 PM
9h 34m
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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Bunkerville, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carson City, NV to Bunkerville, NV covers 492.3 miles and takes about 9h 38m 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, Las Vegas Freeway, Silver Peak Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $98.07 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
246.2 miles from Carson City, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
9h 38m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 9h 38m drive with frequent turns across 492.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 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 262.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Stewart Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 492.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~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.
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
409 mi into trip
|
~8h 4m in
Take the exit toward CC 215 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91A
Toward CC 215 East
7
422.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51B
Toward I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake...
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 Bunkerville, NV, road signs point toward Cc 215 East and Salt Lake City.
Cc 215 East
409 mi in
|
~8h 4m
Salt Lake City
422.4 mi in
|
~8h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.4 mi | 4h 50m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 59.7 mi | 59m |
| 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 |
| Bruce Woodbury Beltway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, NV and Bunkerville, 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
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South 2nd Street
31
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
32
Continue on I 11; US 95
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 91A
Toward CC 215 East
Use the slight right lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 91A
Toward CC 215 East
35
Merge onto CC 215
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 51B
Toward I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake City
37
Merge onto I 15; US 93
60 mi
·
59 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 112
Toward NV 170 East: Riverside, Bunkerville
39
Turn straight onto NV 170
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Riverside Road
40
Turn left onto South First West Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South First West Street
41
Arrive at destination
North First West Street
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 246.2 miles from Carson City, NV, or about 5h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 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 108 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 246.2 miles or 5h 4m 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 246.2 miles or 5h 4m
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 8h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bunkerville, 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.
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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 Carson City, NV
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bunkerville, NV
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 108 miles from Carson City, 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 262.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 246.2 mi from Carson City, NV · 5h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
246 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 Lone Pine, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
246 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lone Pine, CA after about 246 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 108 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 246.2 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 262.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 246 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
Arriving in Bunkerville, NV
The final approach into Bunkerville, 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 Bunkerville, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bunkerville, 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
$98.07 one way
$196.14 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
172 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $103.79 | $207.58 |
| premium | $5.59 | $108.36 | $216.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $108.69 | $217.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$98
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 172.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 147.7 | 1 | $51.69 | $23.63 |
| Efficient EV | 123.1 | 1 | $43.08 | $19.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 196.9 | 2 | $68.92 | $31.51 |
Gas CO2
172 kg
EV CO2
58 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
Bunkerville, NV
Morning in Bunkerville on Thursday
Local time
11:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
80°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
24 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
9h 38m 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 Carson City, NV to Bunkerville, NV covers 492.3 miles and takes about 9h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Las Vegas Freeway, Silver Peak Road. 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 246 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 246.2 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 $98.07 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 492.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Carson City, NV and Bunkerville, NV, road signs point toward Cc 215 East and Salt Lake City.
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