How far is Carson City, NV from Verdi, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Verdi, NV is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 53m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Verdi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Verdi.
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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
11.1 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Verdi
1832 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto South Verdi Road
2225 ft · 1 min · South Verdi Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
102 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Verdi.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Carson City and Sunny near Verdi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Verdi?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 21.1 miles from Carson City and 21.1 miles from Verdi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Carson City and Sunny near Verdi.
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 Verdi. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Verdi
Verdi is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5182400, -119.9888100 |
| Altitude | 1493 |
| Country | United States |
End: Verdi (-119.98881, 39.51824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
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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