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Trip from Carson City, NV to Verdi, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

53m

Distance

42.2 mi

68 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

independent city in and capital of Nevada, United States

Carson City, NV

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Downtown Verdi, NV, NV

Verdi, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Carson City, NV to Verdi, NV covers 42.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Carson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 53m highway drive covering 42.2 miles, with most of the trip on Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.2 miles on Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 395 BUS.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 395 BUS): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 580; US 395 / Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 395 BUS

Take the ramp onto US 395 BUS toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
3
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 580; US 395 / Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

Merge onto I 580; US 395 / Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
29.7 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Reno, Sacramento

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 36B Toward I 80 West: Reno, Sacramento
5
41.4 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward Verdi

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 3 Toward Verdi
4
41.7 mi into trip | ~51m in | South Verdi Road

Turn right onto South Verdi Road

Navigation decision point

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 Verdi, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.

Sacramento

29.7 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway 26.2 mi 29m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 11.1 mi 12m
South Carson Street 2.7 mi 6m
US 395 BUS 0.8 mi <1m
South Verdi Road 0.4 mi 1m
Bridge Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway — 26.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, NV and Verdi, NV.

1

Start on US 395 BUS

2.7 mi · 6 min · South Carson Street
2

Take the ramp onto US 395 BUS

0.8 mi · 52 sec · US 395 BUS
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
3

Merge onto I 580; US 395

26 mi · 29 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
4

Take the exit

151 ft · 3 sec
Exit 36B Toward I 80 West: Reno, Sacramento
5

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 68B Toward I 80
6

Merge onto I 80

11 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 57 sec
Exit 3 Toward Verdi
8

Turn right onto South Verdi Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Verdi Road
9

Turn left onto Bridge Street

333 ft · 13 sec · Bridge Street
10

Arrive at destination

Bridge Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.1 mi from Carson City, NV · 26m into the drive

city in and county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Reno, NV

21 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Reno, NV to Verdi, NV

11 mi · 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Cold Springs, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reno, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Carson City, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Verdi, NV

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Verdi, NV if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.41 one way

$16.81 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $8.90 $17.79
premium $5.59 $9.29 $18.58
diesel $5.61 $9.32 $18.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.69 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Carson City, NV

Morning in Carson City on Thursday

Local time

11:34 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Verdi, NV

Morning in Verdi on Thursday

Local time

11:34 AM

PDT

Current temp

29°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

27 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

53m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Carson City, NV to Verdi, NV covers 42.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Carson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from Carson City, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 395 BUS): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 580; US 395 / Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Carson City, NV to Verdi, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.

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