How far is Kingsbury, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Kingsbury, NV to Carson City, NV is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
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City in Nevada, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsbury and Carson City.
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Start on Laurel Lane
48 m · 9 sec · Laurel Lane
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Turn left onto Highland Drive
805 ft · 40 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Kingsbury Grade
9.3 mi · 16 min · Kingsbury Grade
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Turn left onto Foothill Road
3 mi · 4 min · Foothill Road
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Turn right onto Muller Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · Muller Lane
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Turn left
12.7 mi · 17 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 Kingsbury 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.
Longest stretch
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12.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Clear leaving Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury to Carson City?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 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?
Gardnerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Kingsbury and 12.2 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Kingsbury and Sunny near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Gardnerville
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 Gardnerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsbury and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 14.91 mi (24 km).
#1 Kingsbury
Located in Douglas County along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada's Carson Range, this community sits at an elevation of 7,208 feet near the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9771300, -119.9068500 |
| Altitude | 2197 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.43 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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