Origin
Elko, NV
Morning in Elko on Thursday
Local time
10:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elko, NV to Carlin, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elko, NV
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Carlin, NV
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Trip Overview
This short, 22.2-mile drive between Elko and Carlin, Nevada, takes about 27 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single day. You'll primarily travel on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with some time spent on East Idaho Street and 10th Street. The estimated fuel cost for this quick trip is around $4, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility, allowing you to depart and arrive at your convenience without needing to plan for overnight stays. Both Elko and Carlin are located in Nevada within the Mountain West region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical or regional boundaries.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a drive with a turn-heavy local feel, though a significant portion of your journey will be on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. You'll spend about 27 minutes total on the road, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 17 miles on the highway. The highway share is approximately 2, indicating a mix of faster travel and more local road navigation. As you progress, you'll notice the transition from the main highway to more localized streets closer to your destination, requiring attention to turns and speed adjustments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 17 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 I 80 BUS; NV 535 / East Idaho Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 80 BUS; NV 535 / East Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 80 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 80 BUS; NV 535 / East Idaho Street
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 535 / East Idaho Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 80 BUS
Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS toward I 80 West: Reno
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Reno
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NV 766 South: Central Carlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 280
Toward NV 766 South: Central Carlin
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NV 766 / 10th Street
Turn left onto NV 766 / 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South 9th Street
Turn left onto South 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 17 mi | 17m |
| East Idaho Street | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| 10th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| I 80 BUS | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 17 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko, NV and Carlin, NV.
1
Start on NV 227
62 ft
·
9 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 535
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East Idaho Street
3
Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 80 BUS
Toward I 80 West: Reno
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 280
Toward NV 766 South: Central Carlin
6
Turn left onto NV 766
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
10th Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
294 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Turn left onto South 9th Street
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
South 9th Street
9
Turn left
375 ft
·
27 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Carlin, NV
Morning in Carlin on Thursday
Local time
10:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Elko, NV to Carlin, NV covers 22.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East Idaho Street, 10th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Elko, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.42 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.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 80 BUS; NV 535 / East Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 80 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Elko, NV to Carlin, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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