Origin
Sunrise Manor, NV
Night in Sunrise Manor on Wednesday
Local time
9:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunrise Manor, NV to Carson City, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 28m
Distance
423.8 mi
682 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 21m
★
6 AM
8h 29m
8 AM
8h 44m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 33m
3 PM
8h 35m
5 PM
8h 43m
8 PM
8h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunrise Manor, NV
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Carson City, NV
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Trip Overview
This 423.8-mile journey from Sunrise Manor, NV to Carson City, NV will take approximately 8 hours and 28 minutes of driving time, making it a solid two-day trip. The route primarily uses Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a shorter section on Silver Peak Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $84 and two planned stops, you'll experience a turn-heavy local drive through the Mountain West region. Splitting this drive over two days is recommended to comfortably cover the distance and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed.
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
211.9 miles from Sunrise Manor, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this route, with only 12% on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, and Silver Peak Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which means you'll have plenty of opportunities to navigate varied road conditions and potentially slower speeds. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience where you'll be actively steering and adapting to the landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 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 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 423.8 miles you will encounter 24 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 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 421.9 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11 mi into trip
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~19m 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
5
11.4 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
421.9 mi into trip
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~8h 24m 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...
6
421.9 mi into trip
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~8h 24m in
Turn right toward Downtown Carson City
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 39
Toward Downtown Carson City
7
423.8 mi into trip
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~8h 28m 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 |
| East Cheyenne Avenue | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise Manor, NV and Carson City, NV.
1
Start on this road
126 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
90 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn right onto Alto Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alto Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Lamb Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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North Lamb Boulevard
5
Turn left onto NV 574
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
East Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NV 599
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Rancho Drive
7
Turn left onto NV 573
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Craig Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 11; US 95
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
15
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
16
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Silver Peak Road
18
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
19
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
22
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
24
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 95 Truck
26
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 95 Truck
27
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
29
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
30
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
31
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
32
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
33
Merge onto US 50
17 mi
·
21 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
34
Continue on US 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
35
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East William Street
36
Take the exit onto US 50
160 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 50
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
37
Turn right
170 ft
·
2 sec
Exit 39
Toward Downtown Carson City
38
Turn straight onto East William Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
Toward Downtown Carson City
39
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Stewart Street
40
Turn right onto East Musser Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Musser Street
41
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
284 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Carson Street
Use the left lane.
42
Arrive at destination
US 395 BUS
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour, 28-minute drive, plan for an overnight stop. Starting early in the morning will allow you to cover a significant portion of the 423.8 miles before needing to rest. With two recommended stops, consider breaking the journey roughly in half, perhaps after covering around 200 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 262.3-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $84 is a good starting point for your budget.
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 211.9 miles from Sunrise Manor, NV, or about 4h 11m 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.9 miles or 4h 11m 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 211.9 miles or 4h 11m
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 8m
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 Sunrise Manor, 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 Sunrise Manor, NV
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Carson City, NV
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Sunrise Manor, 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 211.9 mi from Sunrise Manor, NV · 4h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
212 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 Big Pine, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
212 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Pine, CA after about 212 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 211.9 miles from Sunrise Manor, 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 212 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
$84.43 one way
$168.85 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
148 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $89.35 | $178.70 |
| premium | $5.59 | $93.29 | $186.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $93.57 | $187.14 |
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: 148.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 127.1 | 1 | $44.50 | $20.34 |
| Efficient EV | 106 | 1 | $37.08 | $16.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 169.5 | 2 | $59.33 | $27.12 |
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (66% 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
Night in Carson City on Wednesday
Local time
9:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
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
8h 28m 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 Sunrise Manor, NV to Carson City, NV covers 423.8 miles and takes about 8h 28m 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 212 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 211.9 miles from Sunrise Manor, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.43 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 423.8 miles you will encounter 24 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: at 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 421.9 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sunrise Manor, NV to Carson City, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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