How far is Carson City, NV from Mogul, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Mogul, NV is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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.
The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Mogul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Mogul.
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Start on South Carson Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Carson Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
26.2 mi · 29 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Sacramento
46 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I 80
2651 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
1494 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
36 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
122 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2153 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mogul
1030 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Mogul.
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.
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
26.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Carson City and Sunny near Mogul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Mogul?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Sparks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Carson City and 20.5 miles from Mogul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.87 one way or $15.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carson City and Sunny near Mogul.
Stop Ideas Near Sparks
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 Sparks.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Mogul. Straight-line distance: 25.63 mi (41.24 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mogul
Located west of Reno in Washoe County at an elevation of 4,711 feet, situated along the Truckee River corridor near the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5138000, -119.9260300 |
| Altitude | 1436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mogul (-119.92603, 39.5138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.43 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $9.82 | $19.63 |
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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