How far is Indian Hills, NV from Reno, NV?

The driving distance from Indian Hills, NV to Reno, NV is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.99 mi
00h 42m
Flight
30.69 mi
49.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.69 mi
Kilometers
49.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.99 mi
Kilometers
64.35 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reno
Fri, Apr 17, 11:37 PM PDT
Return by in Indian Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Hills
2026-04-17T22:54
Arrive Reno
Fri, Apr 17, 11:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indian Hills
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
Carson City
NV

The capital of Nevada.

From Indian Hills
19.3 mi
00h 21m
To Reno
20.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
58°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Hills and Reno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Reno.

  1. 1

    Start on James Lee Park Road

    20 m · 13 sec · James Lee Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard

    2833 ft · 1 min · Vista Grande Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mica Drive

    1052 ft · 31 sec · Mica Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Mill Street

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sinclair Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Sinclair Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Street

    1292 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Plaza Street

    564 ft · 23 sec · Plaza Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    68 m · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Hills and Reno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
32.6 mi · 82%
Mill Street
1.94 mi · 5%
I 580 North
0.88 mi · 2%
Vista Grande Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
Lake Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Mica Drive
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial

Continue straight

19.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carson City
00h 21m from Indian Hills
Leave By
7:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indian Hills and Sunny near Reno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Reno?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Carson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Indian Hills and 20.7 miles from Reno.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Hills and Sunny near Reno.

Stop Ideas Near Carson City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carson City, 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 Carson City.

BUS

Stateline, NV

26 mi away
169 Highway 50
BUS

Stateline Transit Center, California

27 mi away
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
BUS

South Lake Tahoe, California

34 mi away
1000 Emerald Bay Road
RAIL

Truckee station

40 mi away
10065 Donner Pass Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Reno. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).

Indian Hills

#1 Indian Hills

City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States

Population5,627
Coordinates39.0860200, -119.7840700
Altitude1452
CountryUnited States
Reno

#2 Reno

The second most populous city in Nevada.

Population259,290
Coordinates39.5296300, -119.8138000
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Start: James Lee Park Road (-119.784074, 39.085842)
End: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.96
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.98 $13.96
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.53 $15.05
Premium $5.57 $7.85 $15.70
Diesel $6.37 $8.98 $17.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Hills and Reno. The current time is 22:54:57.

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.