How far is Carson City, NV from Reno, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Reno, NV is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Reno.
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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
24.9 mi · 28 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mill Street
1530 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Sinclair Street
108 m · 12 sec · Sinclair Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1292 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Plaza Street
564 ft · 23 sec · Plaza Street
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Turn right
68 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 8 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 Reno.
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
24.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Carson City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Reno?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Sparks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Carson City and 16.8 miles from Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Carson City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Reno.
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 Reno. Straight-line distance: 25.4 mi (40.87 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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