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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.2 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.2 mi
43.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.2 mi
Kilometers
67.92 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verdi
Sun, May 17, 6:53 AM PDT
Return by in Carson City
Sun, May 17, 7:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carson City
2026-05-17T06:00
Arrive Verdi
Sun, May 17, 6:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carson City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sparks
NV

The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.

From Carson City
21.1 mi
00h 26m
To Verdi
21.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 17 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Carson Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Carson Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  3. 3

    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

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Sacramento

    46 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 80

    2651 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Verdi

    1832 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Verdi Road

    2225 ft · 1 min · South Verdi Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    102 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
26.2 mi · 62%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.5 mi · 27%
South Carson Street
2.71 mi · 6%
I 580 North
0.76 mi · 2%
I 80
0.5 mi · 1%
South Verdi Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sparks
00h 26m from Carson City
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sparks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sparks.

RAIL

Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)

Nugget Ave. east of 11th St.
BUS

Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)

1100 Nugget Avenue
RAIL

Reno

5 mi away
280 North Center St.
RAIL

Truckee station

44 mi away
10065 Donner Pass Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Verdi. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 km).

Carson City

#1 Carson City

The capital of Nevada.

Population56,034
Coordinates39.1638000, -119.7674000
Altitude1427
CountryUnited States
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#2 Verdi

Verdi is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5182400, -119.9888100
Altitude1493
CountryUnited States
Start: Carson City (-119.7674, 39.1638)
End: Verdi (-119.98881, 39.51824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Carson City and Verdi. The current time is 06:00:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.