Origin
North Las Vegas, NV
Afternoon in North Las Vegas on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Las Vegas, NV to Carson City, NV
Drive Time
8h 25m
Distance
422.1 mi
679 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 18m
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6 AM
8h 25m
8 AM
8h 40m
10 AM
8h 30m
12 PM
8h 29m
3 PM
8h 31m
5 PM
8h 39m
8 PM
8h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Las Vegas, NV
Abhishek Navlakha
Carson City, NV
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Traveling from North Las Vegas to Carson City covers 422.1 miles and requires approximately 8 hours and 25 minutes of driving time. While it is technically possible to complete this journey in a single day, I recommend splitting the trip over two days to avoid driver fatigue. Expect to spend roughly $84 on fuel for the trek. The route takes you through the Mountain West, utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, and Silver Peak Road. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should prepare for a more involved experience than a standard interstate cruise.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
211.1 miles from North Las Vegas, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is far from a monotonous highway grind, as only 12% of the journey takes place on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time navigating technical, turn-heavy local roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a significant portion of the total mileage before the route shifts into more localized segments. Expect the road's personality to change as you transition from the initial highway portions into the winding, localized sections that define the latter part of the trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 262.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 27 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Constitution Way.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 422.1 miles you will encounter 27 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: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (East Carey Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Constitution Way
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Carey Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
9.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
6
420.2 mi into trip
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~8h 21m in
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US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: M...
7
422.1 mi into trip
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~8h 24m in
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US 395 BUS / North Carson Street
Turn left onto US 395 BUS / North Carson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| US 95 ALT | 50 mi | 58m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| California Emigrant Trail | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| East Cheyenne Avenue | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas, NV and Carson City, NV.
1
Start on this road
261 ft
·
21 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi
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31 sec
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Constitution Way
3
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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Civic Center Drive
4
Turn left onto East Carey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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East Carey Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
82 ft
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1 sec
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East Carey Avenue
6
Continue on East Carey Avenue
0.5 mi
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59 sec
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East Carey Avenue
7
Turn right onto 5th Street
1.0 mi
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1 min
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5th Street
Use the none lane.
8
Turn left onto NV 574
4.4 mi
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6 min
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East Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NV 599
1.9 mi
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3 min
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North Rancho Drive
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto NV 573
0.7 mi
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1 min
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West Craig Road
Use the none lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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30 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 11; US 95
7.0 mi
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8 min
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Purple Heart Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
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46 sec
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South 2nd Street
15
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
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West Main Street
16
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
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1 min
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South Sundog Avenue
18
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
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1 min
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East Crook Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
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5 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
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35 min
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Silver Peak Road
21
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
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28 sec
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Cinnabar Way
22
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
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22 min
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Silver Peak Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
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37 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
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3 min
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Front Street
25
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
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8 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Plymire Street
27
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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US 95 Truck
29
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
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US 95 Truck
30
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
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39 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
31
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
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US 95 ALT
32
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Goldfield Avenue
33
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
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32 min
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US 95 ALT
34
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
35
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
36
Merge onto US 50
17 mi
·
21 min
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California Emigrant Trail
37
Continue on US 50
12 mi
·
18 min
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Lincoln Highway
38
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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East William Street
39
Take the exit onto US 50
160 ft
·
2 sec
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US 50
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
40
Turn right
170 ft
·
2 sec
Exit 39
Toward Downtown Carson City
41
Turn straight onto East William Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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East William Street
Toward Downtown Carson City
Use the none lane.
42
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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North Stewart Street
43
Turn right onto East Musser Street
0.1 mi
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31 sec
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East Musser Street
44
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
284 ft
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8 sec
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North Carson Street
Use the left lane.
45
Arrive at destination
US 395 BUS
Trip Plan
Plan for at least two dedicated stops to break up the 8-hour and 25-minute travel time effectively. Since you are facing a turn-heavy local drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for navigating the more technical segments. Given the 422.1-mile distance, keeping a close watch on your fuel gauge is vital, especially since you need to budget about $84 for the full trip. My top tip is to utilize that 262.3-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway to make steady progress early on, leaving your energy for the more demanding local roads that follow.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 211.1 miles from North Las Vegas, NV, or about 4h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 93 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.1 miles or 4h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 211.1 miles or 4h 9m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carson City, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Las Vegas, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Carson City, NV
Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from North Las Vegas, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 262.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 211.1 mi from North Las Vegas, NV · 4h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
211 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Mammoth Lakes, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
211 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 211 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 211.1 miles from North Las Vegas, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 211 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Carson City, NV
The final approach into Carson City, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Carson City, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Carson City, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.00 one way
$168.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
148 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $88.71 | $177.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $92.85 | $185.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $93.78 | $187.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.6 | 1 | $44.32 | $20.26 |
| Efficient EV | 105.5 | 1 | $36.93 | $16.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 168.8 | 2 | $59.09 | $27.01 |
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Carson City, NV
Afternoon in Carson City on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
19 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
8h 25m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Las Vegas, NV to Carson City, NV covers 422.1 miles and takes about 8h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, Silver Peak Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 211 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 211.1 miles from North Las Vegas, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 422.1 miles you will encounter 27 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (East Carey Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Las Vegas, NV to Carson City, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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