Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carson, ND
Philipp Schwarz
Leith, ND
Efrem Efre
Carson to Leith is 7.5 miles and takes about 14m via State Highway 21 and 58th Avenue Southwest, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of North Dakota, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its minimal distance, this route is ideal for travelers looking for a quick transfer or a brief excursion without a significant time commitment. It's a practical drive, suitable for any time of day, and requires very little in the way of planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 21 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| 58th Avenue Southwest | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Carson, ND and Leith, ND.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto ND 21
Turn left onto 58th Avenue Southwest
Turn slight right
Continue on 1st Street Northeast
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto ND 21 / State Highway 21
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 58th Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $5.18 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Carson on Wednesday
Local time
1:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Leith on Wednesday
Local time
1:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is a mixed bag, with 56% of it on highways, meaning you'll experience both faster travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles on State Highway 21, offering a brief period of consistent cruising. As you transition from State Highway 21 to 58th Avenue Southwest and finally South Main Street, expect the road character to shift, likely becoming more residential or town-centric. It’s not a route defined by sweeping vistas, but rather a functional connection through the North Dakota landscape.
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 0.1 miles in near South Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Carson, ND to Leith, ND is easy. At 14m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (ND 21 / State Highway 21): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (58th Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
192 ft
Total Descent
145 ft
Highest Point
2,353 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
95 ft
Founded 1910
Carson is a town in Western North Dakota. It has a population of about 319 people and an area of 4 square miles. Altitude is 2,305 feet.
Founded 1910
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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