How far is Indian Hills, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Indian Hills, NV to Carson City, NV is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Census designated place in Nevada, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Carson City.
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Start on James Lee Park Road
20 m · 13 sec · James Lee Park Road
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Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
2833 ft · 1 min · Vista Grande Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mica Drive
1052 ft · 31 sec · Mica Drive
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Carson Street
45 m · 2 sec · South Carson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Carson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 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 Indian Hills 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.
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4.32 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Indian Hills and Sunny near Carson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Carson City?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Johnson Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Indian Hills and 2.9 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Hills and Sunny near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson Lane
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 Johnson Lane.
Stateline, NV
Stateline Transit Center, California
South Lake Tahoe, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 5.45 mi (8.77 km).
#1 Indian Hills
City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 5,627 |
| Coordinates | 39.0860200, -119.7840700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
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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