How far is Carson City, NV from Lovelock, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Lovelock, NV is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Lovelock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Lovelock.
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Start on South Carson Street
87 m · 12 sec · South Carson Street
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Turn right onto East Musser Street
715 ft · 32 sec · East Musser Street
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Turn left onto North Stewart Street
2124 ft · 51 sec · North Stewart Street
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Turn right onto East William Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East William Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
53 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
49 m · 3 sec
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Continue on East William Street
602 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
34 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
73 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm District Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Farm District Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3203 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
153 m · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, US 95 ALT North: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise
2086 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.7 mi · 53 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 398: Lovelock
1606 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
813 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway
18 m · 3 sec · East Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Lovelock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.7 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Carson City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lovelock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Lovelock?
The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fernley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Carson City and 54.5 miles from Lovelock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Carson City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lovelock.
Stop Ideas Near Fernley
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 Fernley.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
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Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Lovelock. Straight-line distance: 98.28 mi (158.16 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lovelock
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 40.1793500, -118.4734800 |
| Altitude | 1213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovelock (-118.47348, 40.17935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $21.37 | $42.75 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $24.45 | $48.89 |
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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