How far is Smith, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Smith, NV to Carson City, NV is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smith and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith and Carson City.
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Start on the route
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
16.5 mi · 23 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Woodfords Road
1 m · 1 sec · Woodfords Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
1884 ft · 48 sec · Woodfords Road
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Turn left
13.3 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Carson Street
45 m · 2 sec · South Carson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Carson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 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 Smith and Carson City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
16.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Smith and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smith to Carson City?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Gardnerville Ranchos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Smith and 25 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.81 one way or $17.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Smith and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Gardnerville Ranchos
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 Gardnerville Ranchos.
Stateline Transit Center, California
Stateline, NV
South Lake Tahoe, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smith and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 34.48 mi (55.49 km).
#1 Smith
Unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 38.8004700, -119.3273800 |
| Altitude | 1453 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.91 | $19.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
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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