Origin
Yerington, NV
Night in Yerington on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Yerington, 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
1h 26m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yerington, NV
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Carson City, NV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Yerington to Carson City, you can expect a manageable 63.7-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance allows for a straightforward transit through the Mountain West. You should budget about $13 for fuel, making this a very cost-effective drive. Because the trip is brief, you will not need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the straightforward nature of this connection makes it an easy addition to your Nevada travel itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 ALT | 26.7 mi | 32m |
| California Emigrant Trail | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Ramsey Weeks Cutoff | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East William Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Goldfield Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Stewart Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 95 ALT
— 26.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yerington, NV and Carson City, NV.
1
Start on Pacific Street
88 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pacific Street
2
Turn right onto NV 208
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
5
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto US 50
17 mi
·
21 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
8
Continue on US 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East William Street
10
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
11
Turn right
170 ft
·
2 sec
Exit 39
Toward Downtown Carson City
12
Turn straight onto East William Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
Toward Downtown Carson City
13
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Stewart Street
14
Turn right onto East Musser Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Musser Street
15
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
284 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Carson Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 395 BUS
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Yerington, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NV 208 / South Main Street
Turn right onto NV 208 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 95 ALT / Goldfield Avenue
Turn left onto US 95 ALT / Goldfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn right toward Downtown Carson City
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 39
Toward Downtown Carson City
7
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
$12.69 one way
$25.38 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Carson City, NV
Night in Carson City on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Dayton, NV
32 mi in
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
3 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
1h 26m 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 mixed drive offers a varied experience behind the wheel, transitioning through different road types as you navigate toward the state capital. You will spend about 42% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of US 95 ALT, the California Emigrant Trail, and the Lincoln Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 26.7 miles on US 95 ALT, which provides a steady rhythm before the road character shifts. Expect a blend of faster highway segments paired with local road conditions that require your attention. It is a practical drive that keeps you moving while offering a clear sense of progression as you leave Yerington behind.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 mi on US 95 ALT.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NV 208 / South Main Street.
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 1h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 208 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 95 ALT / Goldfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 61.8 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.7 miles on US 95 ALT. 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: near the start (NV 208 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 95 ALT / Goldfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 61.8 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carson City, 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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