Trip from Mogul, NV to Carson City, NV

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 395 BUS. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Mogul, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

37.6 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 43m ★

6 AM

0h 47m

8 AM

0h 54m

10 AM

0h 49m

12 PM

0h 49m

3 PM

0h 50m

5 PM

0h 54m

8 PM

0h 44m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mogul, NV to Carson City, NV covers 37.6 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 395 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 37.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mogul Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 46m 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: near the start (Mogul Road): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mogul Road

Turn left onto Mogul Road

Navigation decision point

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Reno

Navigation decision point

Toward I 80 East: Reno

5

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

7.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

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

Exit 15 Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

6

7.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 580, US 395: Carson City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City

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 Mogul, NV to Carson City, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Susanville along the way.

Susanville

7.5 mi in | ~8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway	26.2 mi	29m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	7.3 mi	8m
US 395 BUS	3.3 mi	7m
Mogul Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
South Carson Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway — 26.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

10 ft · 6 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto Mogul Road

215 ft · 17 sec · Mogul Road

3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 8 sec

Toward I 80 East: Reno

4

Merge onto I 80

7.3 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 15 Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

6

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City

7

Merge onto I 580; US 395

26 mi · 29 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

8

Take the exit onto US 395 BUS

3.3 mi · 7 min · US 395 BUS

Exit 8 Toward US 395 Business South: North Carson Street

9

Arrive at destination

US 395 BUS

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.8 mi from Mogul, NV · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sparks, NV

19 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Indian Hills, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sparks, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Mogul, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Carson City, NV

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Carson City, 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

$7.49 one way

$14.98 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$7.93	$15.85
premium	$5.59	$8.28	$16.55
diesel	$5.61	$8.30	$16.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.3	$3.95	$1.80
Efficient EV	9.4	$3.29	$1.50
EV Truck/SUV	15	$5.26	$2.41

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Mogul, NV

Afternoon in Mogul on Thursday

Local time

1:43 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Carson City, NV

Afternoon in Carson City on Thursday

Local time

1:43 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°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

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

46m 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 Mogul, NV to Carson City, NV covers 37.6 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.