How far is Carson City, NV from Spring Creek, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Spring Creek, NV is about 320.9 miles (516.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Spring Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Spring Creek.
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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
251.7 mi · 4 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 225: Elko Downtown
1897 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain City Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
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Continue on West Silver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Silver Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Lamoille Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway
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Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
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Turn right onto Frisco Drive
2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frisco Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Spring Creek.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
252 mi · 04h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Carson City and Rain And Snow Showers near Spring Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Spring Creek?
The road trip is about 320.9 miles (516.4 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Carson City and 160.6 miles from Spring Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.05 one way or $112.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Carson City and Rain And Snow Showers near Spring Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
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 Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 246.38 mi (396.51 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Creek
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7265900, -115.5859000 |
| Altitude | 1725 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $56.05 | $112.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $60.43 | $120.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $63.01 | $126.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $72.06 | $144.13 |
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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