How far is McGill, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from McGill, NV to Carson City, NV is about 331.7 miles (533.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McGill and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGill and Carson City.
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Start on South 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Aultman Street
3 mi · 7 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
23.9 mi · 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Austin Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Austin Highway
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Continue on Austin Highway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Austin Highway
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Continue on East Williams Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · East Williams Avenue
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Continue on Reno Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Reno Highway
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Turn left onto Carson Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Carson Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
2254 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on California Emigrant Trail
5.5 mi · 6 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
45 m · 2 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 McGill and Carson City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving McGill 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 McGill to Carson City?
The road trip is about 331.7 miles (533.8 km) and usually takes 06h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Battle Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.8 miles from McGill and 165.9 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.98 one way or $115.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McGill and Sunny near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Battle Mountain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Old City Hall, (now) Austin Legion Post 45
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McGill and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 267.28 mi (430.15 km).
#1 McGill
Census designated place in state of Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.4049400, -114.7786300 |
| Altitude | 1891 |
| 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: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $57.98 | $115.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $62.51 | $125.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $65.18 | $130.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $74.55 | $149.09 |
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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