How far is Carson City, NV from Indian Hills, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Indian Hills, NV is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Census designated place in Nevada, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Indian Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Indian Hills.
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Start on South Carson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Carson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Carson Street
29 m · 2 sec · South Carson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Carson Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · South Carson Street
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Turn right onto Mica Drive
1176 ft · 35 sec · Mica Drive
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Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
2833 ft · 1 min · Vista Grande Boulevard
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Turn right onto James Lee Park Road
20 m · 5 sec · James Lee Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · James Lee Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Indian Hills.
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.
South Carson Street
Exit the roundabout onto South Carson Street
4.28 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Carson City and Sunny near Indian Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Indian Hills?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Johnson Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Carson City and 2.9 miles from Indian Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carson City and Sunny near Indian Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson Lane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnson Lane.
Stateline, NV
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Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Indian Hills. Straight-line distance: 5.45 mi (8.77 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indian Hills
City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 5,627 |
| Coordinates | 39.0860200, -119.7840700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| Country | United States |
End: James Lee Park Road (-119.784074, 39.085842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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