How far is Carson City, NV from Smith, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Smith, NV is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Smith.
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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
13.3 mi · 18 min · South Carson Street
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Take the exit slight right
149 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodfords Road
1740 ft · 43 sec · Woodfords Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road
44 m · 2 sec · County Road
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
19.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn straight
553 ft · 12 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 Smith.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
19.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carson City and Mostly Cloudy near Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Smith?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Gardnerville Ranchos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Carson City and 25.3 miles from Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carson City and Mostly Cloudy near Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Gardnerville Ranchos
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 Gardnerville Ranchos.
Stateline Transit Center, California
Stateline, NV
South Lake Tahoe, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Smith. Straight-line distance: 34.48 mi (55.49 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smith
Unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 38.8004700, -119.3273800 |
| Altitude | 1453 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smith (-119.32738, 38.80047)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.96 | $19.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.40 | $22.79 |
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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