Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 6289 ft. |
Nevada-California State Line |
US Highway 50 begins its route inside Nevada after crossing the California-Nevada state line. |
| 0.4 0.6 6293 ft. |
Stateline, NV |
Community of Stateline, NV. - Van Sickle Bi-State Park (a park on both sides of the states of Nevada & California). |
| 0.6 1.0 6316 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 207 |
East-south to an intersection with NV State Highway 206. |
| 1.7 2.8 6345 ft. |
Sewer Plant Road |
East to Round Hill Effluent Reservoir. Fishing. |
| 1.9 3.1 6309 ft. |
Round Hill Village, NV |
Community of Round Hill Village. Limited services. |
| 3.4 5.5 6345 ft. |
Zephyr Cove, NV |
Community of Zephyr Cove, NV. - Zephyr Cove Resort (760 US Hwy 50, Te. 755-589-4907). |
| 5.2 8.4 6352 ft. |
Skyland, NV |
Community of Skyland, NV. Limited services. |
| 6.2 9.9 6335 ft. |
Lakeridge, NV |
Community of Lakeridge, NV. Limited services. |
| 6.6 10.7 6250 ft. |
Lincoln Park, NV |
Community of Lincoln Park, NV. Limited services. |
| 9.6 15.5 6430 ft. |
Glenbrook Road |
North to the community of Glenbrook, NV. - Glenbrook Bay (fishing). |
| 12.3 19.8 7051 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 28 |
North to Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park comprises Spooner Lake (Jct of US Hwy 50 & NV State Hwy 28): catch/release fishing, trailhead to Marlette/Hobart Backcountry, riding trails, picnicking, cross-country skiing; Marlette Lake: fishing, hiking/riding trails; and Sand Harbor Beach Nevada State Recreation Area: visitor center, swimming beach, shaded seating area, boat launch, hiking trails, watercraft rentals/tours, group use areas; picnicking, swimming, boating, hiking. |
| 21.7 34.9 4852 ft. |
Fuji Park |
South of highway; 601 Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City, NV. Covered picnic shelter, benches, playground area, picnic tables, restrooms (heated). Dogs allowed off leash except from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. |
| 22.1 35.6 4767 ft. |
US Highway 395 |
South to the community of Minden, NV. - Minden Park (Main Street): gazebo, walkways, picnicking. NOTE: North overlap with US Highway 50. |
| 22.6 36.3 4780 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 518 |
South to the community of Stewart, NV. Limited services. |
| 24.2 38.9 4665 ft. |
US Highway 50/395 Bypass |
NOTE: Both highways break off from the primary route and head east-north to bypass the city of Carson, NV. |
| 24.4 39.3 4659 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 520 |
Takes on a north route in the city of Carson City, NV. |
| 25.0 40.2 4672 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 513 |
East to a junction with Hells Bells Road. |
| 25.2 40.5 4682 ft. |
Carson City, NV |
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| 25.6 41.2 4692 ft. |
US Highway 395/Nevada State Highway 529 |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 50. NV State Highway 529 ends north at the North-South Freeway. US Highway 395 goes northwest to the community of Lakeview, NV. Nearby is Washoe Lake Nevada State Park (4855 East Lake Blvd, Carson City, NV, Tel. 775-687-4319). |
| 27.0 43.5 4639 ft. |
US Highway 395 |
To the south-west, bypasses the city of Carson City, NV. Northwest to the community of Lakeview, NV. |
| 27.5 44.2 4642 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 525 |
A short highway terminating at a junction with E College Parkway to the north. |
| 29.1 46.8 4629 ft. |
Centennial Park Drive |
North to Centennial Park, Carson City, NV. |
| 30.5 49.1 4892 ft. |
Parker Carson STOLport |
East of highway. Public-use airport east of Carson City, NV. |
| 33.2 53.5 4764 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 341 |
North to the community of Virginia City, NV. Limited services. |
| 37.2 59.9 4350 ft. |
Dayton, NV |
Community of Dayton, NV. - Dayton Nevada State Park (along US Highway 50, Tel. 775-687-5678) - Amenities: campsites, picnic tables, walking paths, RV dump station, trails, BBQ, historic sites, flush restrooms. - Activities: camping/group camping, nature observation, picnicking, hiking, walking. Pets allowed. |
| 58.6 94.3 4259 ft. |
Silver Springs Airport |
East of highway. |
| 60.6 97.5 4206 ft. |
US Highway 95/US Highway 50 Alternate |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 50. South to Fort Churchill Nevada State Historic Park (10000 US Hwy 95A, Silver Springs, NV, Tel. 775-577-2345). To the north US Highway 50 (alt) splits from the main route, merges with US Highway 95 and heads to the community of Fernley, NV. - Out-of-Town Park (Farm District Rd): softball/baseball fields, bleachers, open - space. - Green Valley Park (Ricci Ln & Green Valley Dr). - Millenium Park (605 Silverlace Blvd). - River Ranch Park (525 River Ranch Rd). |
| 61.1 98.3 4183 ft. |
Silver Springs, NV |
Community of Silver Springs, NV. - Fort Churchill Nevada State Historic Park (10000 US Hwy 95A, Silver Springs, NV, Tel. 775-577-2345) - Activities: picnicking, swimming, camping, fishing, nature study. - Amenities: Visitor center, campsites, picnic sites, RV dump station, trials. Pets are allowed. |
| 70.2 112.9 4203 ft. |
Lahontan Nevada State Recreation Area/State Wildlife Refuge |
East of highway; 16799 Lahontan Dam Road, Fallon, NV. Activities: fishing, picnicking, camping, swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, wildlife viewing. Amenities: Lahontan Reservoir, boat launch, RV dump station, day-use picnic areas, campground, tables, grills. |
| 70.3 113.2 4177 ft. |
Carson River |
Crossing. |
| 77.9 125.3 4029 ft. |
US Highway 50 Alternate |
West to the community of Fernley, NV. |
| 79.8 128.5 4012 ft. |
Mud Lake |
North of highway. Fishing. |
| 81.7 131.5 3999 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 117 |
South-east to Churchill County Regional Park (Fallon, NV) and ends at a junction with US Highway 95. |
| 85.0 136.8 3973 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing. |
| 86.9 139.8 3963 ft. |
US Highway 95 |
South to the community of Schurz, NV. Limited services. NOTE: Very brief overlap to the east with US Highway 50. |
| 87.1 140.2 3963 ft. |
US Highway 95 |
NOTE: US Highway 95 separate from US Highway 50. North to an intersection with US Interstate Highway 80. |
| 87.5 140.8 3960 ft. |
Fallon, NV |
City of Fallon, NV. - Laura Mills Park (W 5th St & Babb Pl). - Oats Park (S W Park St & Court St): swimming pool, softball/baseball fields, tennis courts, open green space, shade trees. - Churchill County Regional Park (Sheckler Rd & Miners Rd): T-Ball field, Buckmaster/Cal Ripken fields, tennis courts, soccer/multi-use field. |
| 88.2 142.0 3953 ft. |
Rio Vista Drive |
North to Fallon Municipal Airport (55 West Williams Ave, Fallon, NV, Tel. 775-423-5107). |
| 89.4 143.9 3953 ft. |
N Cork Road |
North to S Line Reservoir (Reservoir Road, Fallon, NV). Fishing. |
| 91.8 147.7 3934 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 116 |
East-north-east to Stillwater Point Reservoir. Fishing. |
| 92.4 148.7 3934 ft. |
Harmon Reservoir |
East of highway. Fishing. |
| 94.6 152.3 3927 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 118 |
West-northwest to a junction with NV State Highway 115. |
| 100.2 161.3 3957 ft. |
Lahontan Mountains |
North of highway. |
| 113.7 182.9 4039 ft. |
Sand Springs Pony Express Station Historical Marker |
North of highway. |
| 119.0 191.5 4272 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 839 |
South to the community of Hawthorne, NV. Limited services. |
| 134.2 215.9 4603 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 361 |
South to the community of Middlegate, NV (limited services) and the community of Gabbs, NV. Limited services. |
| 137.4 221.1 4744 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 722 |
East to the community of Eastgate, NV. Limited services. |
| 144.6 232.7 5157 ft. |
Desatoya Peak |
East of highway. Highest peak in the Desatoya Mountains. |
| 154.2 248.2 5249 ft. |
Clan Alpine Mountains |
West of highway. |
| 172.1 276.9 6063 ft. |
New Pass Range |
North of highway. A mountain range located in Lander County, NV. |
| 194.4 312.8 5883 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 722 |
South-west to the community of Eastgate, NV. |
| 196.5 316.3 6250 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 305 |
North to the community of Battle Mountain, NV. - Elquist Park (561 Altenburg Ave): playground, picnic tables, volleyball, covered areas, BBQs. - Borealis Park (Bastain Rd): covered area, basketball, picnic tables, volleyball, playground, barbecues. - Mill Creek Camp Ground (25 mi S on NV State Hwy 305): fishing, hiking, picnicking, camping, fire pits, restrooms. |
| 197.4 317.7 6558 ft. |
Austin, NV |
Community of Austin, NV. Limited services. |
| 200.5 322.6 7487 ft. |
Bade Flat Nevada State Game Refuge. |
South of highway. |
| 209.2 336.7 6030 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 376 |
Northern terminus. South to Kingston Airport and the community of Carvers, NV (limited services). |
| 222.0 357.3 6476 ft. |
Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Site |
West of highway. Located 20 miles east of Austin, NV. Campground, interpretive trail, Hickison petroglyphs. |
| 263.9 424.7 6148 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 278 |
North to Eureka Airport and the community of Carlin, NV. Limited services. |
| 266.8 429.4 6427 ft. |
Eureka, NV |
Community of Eureka, NV. - Eureka Historic District (along US Highway 50). |
| 267.3 430.1 6486 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 780 |
South to Ruby Hill Avenue. |
| 277.3 446.2 6329 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 379 |
South to the community of Duckwater, NV. Limited services. |
| 282.1 453.9 5942 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 892 |
Ends to the north at a junction with White Pine County Road 1. |
| 311.4 501.1 6627 ft. |
Shellback Wilderness |
South of highway. |
| 344.2 553.9 6430 ft. |
Ely, NV |
Community of Ely, NV. - Cave Lake Nevada State Park (Tel. 775-296-1505) - Amenities: hiking trails, picnic tables, grills, campground, picnic areas, RV dump station, showers, fish cleaning station, flush restrooms. - Activities: camping, hiking, picnicking, nature study, swimming. - Ward Charcoal Ovens Nevada State Historic Park (Tel. 775-289-1693): historic sites, camping, fishing, trails, nature study, picnicking. |
| 345.1 555.4 6434 ft. |
US Highway 93 |
North to Ely Airport (Yelland Field) and the community of McGill, NV (limited services). NOTE: South overlap with US Highway 50. |
| 345.9 556.7 6539 ft. |
US Highway 6 |
West-south to Railroad Valley Wildlife Management Area (NE of Tonopah, NV): hiking, wildlife viewing, backpacking; and Lunar Crater National Natural Landmark (near Tonopah, NV): features volcanic formations such as the 430-ft deep Lunar Crater, lava flows, ash hills, cinder cones, elongated fissures. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 50 to the south. |
| 352.8 567.7 6624 ft. |
State Highway 486 |
Northeast to Cave Lake Nevada State Recreation Area (Ely, NV, Tel. 775-296-1505). |
| 358.4 576.8 6742 ft. |
White Pine County Road 16 |
South to Ward Charcoal Ovens Nevada State Historic Site (Ely, NV, Tel. 775-289-1693). |
| 372.1 598.8 6371 ft. |
US Highway 93 |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 50 |
| 373.5 601.1 6086 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 893 |
North-west to a junction with US Highway 893. |
| 384.7 619.1 5764 ft. |
Swamp Cedar Natural Area |
West of highway. |
| 401.9 646.7 5614 ft. |
Nevada State Highway 487 |
South to the community of Baker, NV. - Great Basin National Park (100 Great Basin National Park, Tel. 775-234-7331): guided tours, bird-watching, stargazing, camping, climbing, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, caving, bicycling, backpacking, auto touring. |
| 408.3 657.1 5131 ft. |
Nevada-Utah State Line |
US Highway 50 becomes Utah State Highway 50 when it crosses the Nevada-Utah state line. LD12e |