How far is Kingsbury, NV from Reno, NV?

The driving distance from Kingsbury, NV to Reno, NV is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.99 mi
01h 09m
Flight
38.5 mi
61.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.5 mi
Kilometers
61.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.99 mi
Kilometers
98.15 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reno
Thu, Oct 15, 11:11 AM PDT
Return by in Kingsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 12:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsbury
2026-10-15T10:02
Arrive Reno
Thu, Oct 15, 11:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsbury
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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 Kingsbury
30.9 mi
00h 34m
To Reno
30.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
71°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsbury and Reno.

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Lane

    48 m · 9 sec · Laurel Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Drive

    805 ft · 40 sec · Highland Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kingsbury Grade

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Kingsbury Grade

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Foothill Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Foothill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Muller Lane

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Muller Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Mill Street

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Mill Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sinclair Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Sinclair Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lake Street

    1292 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Plaza Street

    564 ft · 23 sec · Plaza Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    68 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
32.6 mi · 53%
Kingsbury Grade
9.31 mi · 15%
Muller Lane
3.19 mi · 5%
Foothill Road
3.03 mi · 5%
Mill Street
1.94 mi · 3%
I 580 North
0.88 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carson City
00h 34m from Kingsbury
Leave By
4:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Kingsbury and Sunny near Reno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsbury to Reno?

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Carson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Kingsbury and 30.1 miles from Reno.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury and Reno. Straight-line distance: 38.5 mi (61.96 km).

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#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.

Population0
Coordinates38.9771300, -119.9068500
Altitude2197
CountryUnited States
Reno

#2 Reno

The second most populous city in Nevada.

Population259,290
Coordinates39.5296300, -119.8138000
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellery Lane (-119.906491, 38.976376)
End: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.35
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.43 $11.68 $23.35
Mid-grade $5.75 $12.35 $24.70
Premium $6.04 $12.98 $25.95
Diesel $6.77 $14.56 $29.11

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsbury and Reno. The current time is 10:02:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.