How far is Carson City, NV from Incline Village, NV?

The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Incline Village, NV is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.12 mi
00h 39m
Flight
12.56 mi
20.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.04 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Incline Village
Sun, May 31, 6:47 AM PDT
Return by in Carson City
Sun, May 31, 7:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carson City
2026-05-31T06:08
Arrive Incline Village
Sun, May 31, 6:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carson City
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Indian Hills
NV

City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States

From Carson City
13 mi
00h 19m
To Incline Village
13 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Incline Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Incline Village.

  1. 1

    Start on South Carson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Carson Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Carson Street

    29 m · 2 sec · South Carson Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Carson Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Carson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 28 North: Sand Harbor, Incline Village

    715 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    13.2 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Tahoe Boulevard

    83 m · 6 sec · Tahoe Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Tahoe Boulevard

    6 m · 1 sec · Tahoe Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tahoe Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Incline Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
9.75 mi · 37%
South Carson Street
2.95 mi · 11%
NV 28 North
0.14 mi · 1%
Tahoe Boulevard
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

13.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Hills
00h 19m from Carson City
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carson City and Sunny near Incline Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Incline Village?

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indian Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Carson City and 13 miles from Incline Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carson City and Sunny near Incline Village.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Hills.

BUS

Stateline, NV

18 mi away
169 Highway 50
BUS

Stateline Transit Center, California

20 mi away
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
BUS

South Lake Tahoe, California

27 mi away
1000 Emerald Bay Road
RAIL

Truckee station

44 mi away
10065 Donner Pass Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Incline Village. Straight-line distance: 12.56 mi (20.21 km).

Carson City

#1 Carson City

The capital of Nevada.

Population56,034
Coordinates39.1638000, -119.7674000
Altitude1427
CountryUnited States
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#2 Incline Village

Incline Village is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2513000, -119.9729700
Altitude1952
CountryUnited States
Start: South Carson Street (-119.767002, 39.1638)
End: Tahoe Boulevard (-119.97297, 39.251291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.11
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.55 $9.11
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.91 $9.82
Premium $5.57 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $6.37 $5.86 $11.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Carson City and Incline Village. The current time is 06:08:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.