How far is Cold Springs, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Cold Springs, NV to Carson City, NV is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cold Springs and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cold Springs and Carson City.
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Start on Goldfinch Drive
84 m · 14 sec · Goldfinch Drive
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Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
129 m · 17 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Cold Springs Drive
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Turn left onto Village Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Village Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
1912 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
41.6 mi · 47 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 Business South: North Carson Street
3.3 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cold Springs and Carson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
41.6 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cold Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cold Springs to Carson City?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Cold Springs and 23.5 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cold Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Reno
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 Reno.
Reno
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cold Springs and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.17 km).
#1 Cold Springs
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 39.6801900, -119.9765900 |
| Altitude | 1542 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carson Street (-119.767002, 39.1638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
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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