Origin
Carson City, NV
Late night in Carson City on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, NV to Incline Village, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Incline Village, NV
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Trip Overview
Carson City, NV to Incline Village, NV is 26.1 miles and takes about 43 minutes via NV 28 and Lincoln Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within Nevada's Mountain West region. You'll experience a mixed drive, mostly on state routes and local roads, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for activities at your destination. Consider this route for a quick transition between Nevada's capital and the scenic shores of Lake Tahoe.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NV 28 | 13.2 mi | 22m |
| Lincoln Highway | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| South Carson Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Tahoe Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NV 28
— 13.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, NV and Incline Village, NV.
1
Start on US 395 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Carson Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 395 BUS
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Carson Street
3
Continue on US 395 BUS
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Carson Street
4
Turn right onto US 50
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Lincoln Highway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NV 28 North: Sand Harbor, Incline Village
6
Turn straight onto NV 28
13 mi
·
22 min
·
NV 28
7
Enter roundabout onto NV 28
273 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tahoe Boulevard
8
Continue on NV 28
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Tahoe Boulevard
9
Arrive at destination
NV 28
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 395 BUS / South Carson Street
Enter roundabout onto US 395 BUS / South Carson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NV 28 North: Sand Harbor, Incline Village
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NV 28 North: Sand Harbor, Incline Villag...
4
26 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NV 28 / Tahoe Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto NV 28 / Tahoe Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Incline Village, NV
Late night in Incline Village on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
12 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
43m 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 offers a mixed drive, with about 51% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches of NV 28, including a continuous segment of 13.2 miles, which forms the backbone of this drive. The road character shifts, moving from city streets like South Carson Street to more open highway driving. Expect a blend of driving experiences, from navigating local roads to cruising on primary state routes. The journey isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it provides a varied feel as you progress toward your destination.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on NV 28.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 395 BUS / South Carson Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Carson City, NV to Incline Village, NV is easy. At 43m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 395 BUS / South Carson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (NV 28 / Tahoe Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on NV 28. 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 0.7 miles (US 395 BUS / South Carson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (NV 28 / Tahoe Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Incline Village, NV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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