U.S. Route 50 in Nevada, Transcontinental highway in central Nevada, United States
The Nevada section of U.S. Route 50 extends 408 miles through vast desert valleys and mountain ranges between Sacramento and Ocean City.
The route follows the original paths of the Pony Express and Lincoln Highway, serving as a crucial transportation corridor since its establishment in 1926.
Small towns along the route maintain Nevada frontier traditions, with communities preserving mining artifacts, railway stations, and local historical buildings.
Travelers need to prepare for distances of up to 100 miles between service stations, carrying extra fuel, water, and emergency supplies.
Life magazine designated this section as The Loneliest Road in America in 1986, with certain areas recording fewer than 500 vehicles per day.
Location: Douglas County
Location: Carson City
Location: Lyon County
Location: Churchill County
Location: Lander County
Location: Eureka County
Location: White Pine County
Inception: 1926
Part of: U.S. Route 50
GPS coordinates: 38.95920,-119.94200
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44
Emerald Bay State Park
13.2 km
Vikingsholm
14.3 km
D. L. Bliss State Park
14 km
Freel Peak
11.9 km
Fallen Leaf Lake
11.1 km
Harveys Outdoor Arena
368 m
Rubicon Point Light
13.8 km
De’ek wadapush
9.7 km
Eagle Falls Trailhead
14.7 km
Jobs Peak
13.2 km
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
13.3 km
Friday's Station
896 m
Pope Beach
7.9 km
Pope Estate
9.2 km
Lakeside Beach
748 m
East Peak
3.5 km
Round Hill Pines Beach Resort
3.5 km
Nevada Beach
2.4 km
Baldwin Beach
11.1 km
Taylor Creek Stream Profile Chamber
10.2 km
Reese-Johnson-Virgin House
9.8 km
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
983 m
Rainbow Trail
10 km
Glen Alpine Falls
14.5 km
El Dorado Beach
3.3 km
Lester Beach
14.5 km
Calawee Cove Beach
14.2 km
Kiva Beach
9.5 kmReviews
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