How far is Lemmon Valley, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Lemmon Valley, NV to Carson City, NV is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemmon Valley and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemmon Valley and Carson City.
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Start on Surge Street
74 m · 16 sec · Surge Street
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Turn left onto Lemmon Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lemmon Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 395: Reno, Carson City
1997 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
32.6 mi · 36 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 Business South: North Carson Street
3.3 mi · 7 min
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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 Lemmon Valley and Carson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
32.6 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Lemmon Valley 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 Lemmon Valley to Carson City?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Sparks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Lemmon Valley and 19.2 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lemmon Valley and Sunny near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Sparks
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 Sparks.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemmon Valley and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 32.88 mi (52.91 km).
#1 Lemmon Valley
Located in Washoe County north of Reno at an elevation of 4,961 feet, this high desert basin functions as a residential and semi-rural community.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6360200, -119.8432500 |
| Altitude | 1512 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.43 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
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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