How far is Hawthorne, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Hawthorne, NV to Carson City, NV is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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 02h 06m.
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.
City in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Carson City.
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Start on the route
3 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North E Street
3121 ft · 2 min · North E Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
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Take the ramp left
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto California Emigrant Trail
17.4 mi · 21 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 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 · 8 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 Hawthorne and Carson City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hawthorne and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Carson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Carson City?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Yerington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Hawthorne and 57 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 2:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Yerington
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 Yerington.
Stateline Transit Center, California
Stateline, NV
South Lake Tahoe, California
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 75.71 mi (121.85 km).
#1 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5246400, -118.6245800 |
| Altitude | 1320 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $21.99 | $43.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.23 | $52.46 |
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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