How far is Dayton, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Dayton, NV to Carson City, NV is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Carson City.
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Start on Shady Lane
43 m · 11 sec · Shady Lane
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Turn left onto Tyler Street
107 m · 18 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn right onto Pike Street
106 m · 17 sec · Pike Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
42 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gates Street
723 ft · 32 sec · Gates Street
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
9.4 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East William Street
607 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
49 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Downtown Carson City
52 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto East William Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East William 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 Musser Street
715 ft · 32 sec · East Musser Street
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Turn left onto North Carson Street
87 m · 7 sec · North Carson Street
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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 Dayton and Carson City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lincoln Highway
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
9.4 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Dayton and Partly Sunny near Carson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Carson City?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Dayton and 5.9 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Partly Sunny near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Hills
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 Indian Hills.
Stateline, NV
Stateline Transit Center, California
South Lake Tahoe, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.1 km).
#1 Dayton
Dayton is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2371400, -119.5929500 |
| Altitude | 1340 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
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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