Origin
Carson City, NV
Morning in Carson City on Thursday
Local time
6:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, NV to Hawthorne, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
119.8 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
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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Hawthorne, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carson City, NV to Hawthorne, NV covers 119.8 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Musser Street, North Stewart Street, East William Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.9 miles from Carson City, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 119.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 119.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Musser Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Carson City, NV to Hawthorne, NV is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carson City, NV to Hawthorne, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Musser Street | — | — |
| North Stewart Street | — | — |
| East William Street | — | — |
| I 580 North | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| California Emigrant Trail | — | — |
| Ramsey Weeks Cutoff | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Musser Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, NV and Hawthorne, NV.
1
Start on South Carson Street
285 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Carson Street
2
Turn right onto East Musser Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Musser Street
3
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Stewart Street
4
Turn right onto East William Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
6
Turn right onto US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
7
Continue on East William Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East William Street
8
Continue on Lincoln Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Continue on California Emigrant Trail
18 mi
·
21 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
10
Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
11
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
32 min
12
Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
13
Turn left onto North Main Street
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North Main Street
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on North E Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North E Street
16
Turn left
10 ft
·
1 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.9 miles from Carson City, NV, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.9 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawthorne, 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 119.8 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.9 mi from Carson City, NV · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.9 miles from Carson City, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hawthorne, NV
The final approach into Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, NV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.87 one way
$47.73 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $25.26 | $50.51 |
| premium | $5.59 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.45 | $52.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.58 | $5.75 |
| Efficient EV | 30 | 0 | $10.48 | $4.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.77 | $7.67 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Hawthorne, NV
Morning in Hawthorne on Thursday
Local time
6:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°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
16 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
2h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Hawthorne, NV covers 119.8 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Musser Street, North Stewart Street, East William Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.9 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 $23.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Carson City, NV to Hawthorne, NV is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carson City, NV to Hawthorne, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carson City, NV to Hawthorne, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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