How far is Mogul, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Mogul, NV to Carson City, NV is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Mogul and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mogul and Carson City.
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Start on the route
3 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Mogul Road
65 m · 17 sec · Mogul Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Reno
621 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
888 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 580, US 395: Carson City
2026 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
26.2 mi · 29 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 Mogul 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
26.2 mi · 00h 29m
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 Mogul 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 Mogul to Carson City?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 18.8 miles from Mogul and 18.8 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mogul 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 Mogul and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 25.63 mi (41.24 km).
#1 Mogul
Located west of Reno in Washoe County at an elevation of 4,711 feet, situated along the Truckee River corridor near the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5138000, -119.9260300 |
| Altitude | 1436 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $5.43 | $7.22 | $14.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
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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