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Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Carson City, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 46m

Distance

321.1 mi

517 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 33m ★
6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m

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

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census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Spring Creek, NV

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independent city in and capital of Nevada, United States

Carson City, NV

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Trip Overview

This 322.5-mile journey from Spring Creek, Nevada, to Carson City, Nevada, will take approximately 4 hours and 59 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $64 for this drive, which primarily utilizes local roads like Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, and Lamoille Highway, with no highway driving. This route offers a consistent, turn-heavy local road experience throughout its duration within the Mountain West region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

160.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 251.8 mi 4h 4m
California Emigrant Trail 21.2 mi 25m
US 50 ALT 13.1 mi 15m
Lamoille Highway 12.7 mi 18m
Lincoln Highway 12.3 mi 18m
East William Street 1.4 mi 2m
Cottonwood Lane 1.3 mi 2m
Mountain City Highway 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 251.8 mi, about 4h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Frisco Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Frisco Drive
2

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
3

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spring Creek Parkway
4

Turn right onto NV 227

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Highway
5

Enter roundabout onto NV 227

109 ft · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
6

Continue on NV 227

11 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
7

Continue on NV 227

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
8

Turn left onto Silver Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Silver Street
9

Continue on NV 225

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
10

Turn left

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
11

Merge onto I 80

252 mi · 4 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Exit 48 Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
13

Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

0.8 mi · 1 min · Truck Inn Way
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on NV 828

341 ft · 9 sec · Farm District Road
15

Enter roundabout onto NV 828

171 ft · 4 sec · Farm District Road
16

Continue on NV 828

0.7 mi · 1 min · Farm District Road
17

Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
18

At end of road, turn left onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT

13 mi · 15 min · US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Use the left lane.
19

Enter roundabout onto US 50

75 ft · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
20

Continue on US 50

2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
21

Enter roundabout onto US 50

127 ft · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
22

Continue on US 50

19 mi · 22 min · California Emigrant Trail
23

Continue on US 50

12 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway
24

Continue on US 50

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East William Street
25

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
26

Turn right

170 ft · 2 sec
Exit 39 Toward Downtown Carson City
27

Turn straight onto East William Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · East William Street
Toward Downtown Carson City
28

Turn left onto North Stewart Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · North Stewart Street
29

Turn right onto East Musser Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · East Musser Street
30

Turn left onto US 395 BUS

284 ft · 8 sec · North Carson Street
Use the left lane.
31

Arrive at destination

US 395 BUS

Trip Plan

Given that this 322.5-mile trip can be completed in under 5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight and ensure you have ample time to reach Carson City comfortably. With only one recommended stop, you can easily break up the drive when you feel the need for a break or fuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as you'll be covering a significant distance on local roads, and a $64 fuel budget is a good estimate for this 322.5-mile route.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 251.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 71 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 160.5 miles or 2h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 28m

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 Spring Creek, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Spring Creek, NV

This is one driving day of about 321.1 miles and 5h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Spring Creek, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 251.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lovelock, NV

161 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.

Popular next leg

Lovelock, NV to Carson City, NV

108.9 mi · 2h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Carlin, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winnemucca, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 160.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 251.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

The HideAway | Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 91.7

Battle Mountain, Nevada

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17756355150

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 321.1

Carson City, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 321.1

Carson City, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 321.1

Carson City, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Range Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 321.1

Carson City, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333872643

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 321.1

Carson City, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 321.1

Carson City, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nevada State Railroad Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 321.1

Carson City, Nevada

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+17756876953

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 269.3 and 321 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
269.3 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in | I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington

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

Exit 48 Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fer...
7
272.5 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in | US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT

At end of road, turn left onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
319.1 mi into trip | ~5h 42m in | 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
319.2 mi into trip | ~5h 42m in

Turn right toward Downtown Carson City

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Exit 39 Toward Downtown Carson City
7
321 mi into trip | ~5h 45m in | US 395 BUS / North Carson Street

Turn left onto US 395 BUS / North Carson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.97 one way

$127.93 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $67.70 $135.39
premium $5.59 $70.68 $141.36
diesel $5.61 $70.89 $141.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.3 1 $33.72 $15.41
Efficient EV 80.3 0 $28.10 $12.84
EV Truck/SUV 128.4 1 $44.95 $20.55

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

38 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Spring Creek, NV

Afternoon in Spring Creek on Sunday

Local time

1:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Carson City, NV

Afternoon in Carson City on Sunday

Local time

1:24 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.

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

21 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

5h 46m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire 322.5 miles, with no long stretches of uninterrupted driving. Expect to be actively steering and managing turns for a significant portion of your 4 hours and 59 minutes on the road. This intimate connection with the local road network means you'll likely experience varied road conditions and a constant need for attention, rather than a monotonous highway cruise.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 251.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 around 269.3 miles in near I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 46m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 269.3 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 272.5 miles (US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT): Lane positioning matters here; at 319.1 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Spring Creek, NV to Carson City, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Yerington along the way.

Yerington

269.3 mi in | ~4h 34m | via I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 46m. Total distance: 321.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 251.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 269.3 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 272.5 miles (US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT): Lane positioning matters here; at 319.1 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Carson City, NV before the return drive.

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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