How far is Leith, ND from Carson, ND?
The driving distance from Leith, ND to Carson, ND is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leith and Carson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leith and Carson.
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Start on 1st Street Northeast
1081 ft · 47 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn straight onto 58th Avenue Southwest
2.8 mi · 7 min · 58th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto State Highway 21
4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Main Street
919 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left
108 m · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leith and Carson.
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.
State Highway 21
Turn right onto State Highway 21
4.2 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leith and Mostly Sunny near Carson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leith to Carson?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Leith and 3.7 miles from Carson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leith and Mostly Sunny near Carson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leith and Carson. Straight-line distance: 5.34 mi (8.6 km).
#1 Leith
City in Grant County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 16 |
| Coordinates | 46.3583400, -101.6365300 |
| Altitude | 714 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 260 |
| Coordinates | 46.4177800, -101.5648700 |
| Altitude | 701 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carson (-101.56487, 46.41778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $3.96 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
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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