How far is Incline Village, NV from Carson City, NV?

The driving distance from Incline Village, NV to Carson City, NV is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.13 mi
00h 39m
Flight
12.56 mi
20.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.13 mi
Kilometers
42.05 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carson City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:34 AM PDT
Return by in Incline Village
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Incline Village
2026-04-15T23:55
Arrive Carson City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Incline Village
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Indian Hills
NV

City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States

From Incline Village
13 mi
00h 19m
To Carson City
13 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Incline Village and Carson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Incline Village and Carson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Tahoe Boulevard

    13.3 mi · 23 min · Tahoe Boulevard

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Carson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Carson Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Carson Street

    45 m · 2 sec · South Carson Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Carson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Carson Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Incline Village and Carson City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tahoe Boulevard
13.3 mi · 51%
Lincoln Highway
9.81 mi · 38%
South Carson Street
3.01 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

Tahoe Boulevard

Start on Tahoe Boulevard

13.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Hills
00h 19m from Incline Village
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Incline Village 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 Incline Village to Carson City?

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 13 miles from Incline Village and 13 miles from Carson City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Incline Village 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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Hills, 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 Indian Hills.

BUS

Stateline, NV

18 mi away
169 Highway 50
BUS

Stateline Transit Center, California

20 mi away
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
BUS

South Lake Tahoe, California

27 mi away
1000 Emerald Bay Road
RAIL

Truckee station

44 mi away
10065 Donner Pass Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Incline Village and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 12.56 mi (20.21 km).

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#1 Incline Village

Incline Village is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2513000, -119.9729700
Altitude1952
CountryUnited States
Carson City

#2 Carson City

The capital of Nevada.

Population56,034
Coordinates39.1638000, -119.7674000
Altitude1427
CountryUnited States
Start: Tahoe Boulevard (-119.97297, 39.251291)
End: South Carson Street (-119.767002, 39.1638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.11
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.55 $9.11
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.91 $9.82
Premium $5.57 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $6.37 $5.86 $11.71

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Incline Village and Carson City. The current time is 23:55:08.

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.