How far is Lovelock, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Lovelock, NV to Carson City, NV is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovelock and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovelock and Carson City.
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Start on East Broadway
18 m · 5 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
140 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80, US 95: Reno, Las Vegas
1561 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.7 mi · 53 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Truck Inn Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Truck Inn Way
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Continue on Farm District Road
104 m · 9 sec · Farm District Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farm District Road
52 m · 4 sec · Farm District Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farm District Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Farm District Road
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail
23 m · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
39 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East William Street
607 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
49 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Downtown Carson City
52 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto East William Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East William Street
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Turn left onto North Stewart Street
2124 ft · 51 sec · North Stewart Street
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Turn right onto East Musser Street
715 ft · 32 sec · East Musser Street
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Turn left onto North Carson Street
87 m · 8 sec · North 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 Lovelock 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.7 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lovelock and Chance Snow Showers near Carson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lovelock to Carson City?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Fernley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Lovelock and 56.5 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lovelock and Chance Snow Showers near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Fernley
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 Fernley.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovelock and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 98.28 mi (158.16 km).
#1 Lovelock
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 40.1793500, -118.4734800 |
| Altitude | 1213 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $4.95 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $20.92 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $24.95 | $49.91 |
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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