Origin
Carson City, NV
Morning in Carson City on Saturday
Local time
10:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, NV to Dayton, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carson City, NV
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Dayton, NV
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Trip Overview
Carson City, NV to Dayton, NV is 11.8 miles and takes about 19m via Lincoln Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, traversing the state of Nevada. Given its brief distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey between two nearby towns. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| East William Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Stewart Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gates Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Musser Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tyler Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pike Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 9.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, NV and Dayton, NV.
1
Start on US 395 BUS
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Carson Street
2
Turn right onto East Musser Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Musser Street
3
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Stewart Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto East William Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
172 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right
161 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
7
Continue on East William Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East William Street
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
8
Continue on US 50
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Toward Dayton, Fallon
9
Turn slight left onto Gates Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Gates Street
10
Turn right onto FAS 803
136 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto FAS 803
347 ft
·
20 sec
·
Pike Street
12
Turn left onto Tyler Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tyler Street
13
Turn right onto Shady Lane
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
Shady Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Shady Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Musser Street
Turn right onto East Musser Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Stewart Street
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East William Street
Turn right onto East William Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn right toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dayton, NV
Morning in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
10:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through town streets and potentially making frequent adjustments. With a 0% highway share, expect a consistent local road experience for the entire 11.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on Lincoln Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the turns resume. Prepare for a driving experience that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than a high-speed transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Lincoln Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Musser Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Musser Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Stewart Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East William Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Carson City, NV to Dayton, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Fallon along the way.
Fallon
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Lincoln Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Musser Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Stewart Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East William Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dayton, NV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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