How far is Dayton, NV from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV?
The driving distance from Dayton, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Gardnerville Ranchos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Gardnerville Ranchos.
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Start on Shady Lane
43 m · 11 sec · Shady Lane
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Turn left onto Tyler Street
107 m · 18 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn right onto Pike Street
106 m · 17 sec · Pike Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
42 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gates Street
723 ft · 32 sec · Gates Street
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
9.4 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East William Street
607 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
1913 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Turn left onto South Carson Street
11 mi · 14 min · South Carson Street
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Take the exit slight right
149 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodfords Road
1740 ft · 43 sec · Woodfords Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road
22 m · 1 sec · Woodfords Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Woodfords Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road
16 m · 2 sec · Woodfords Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodfords Road
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Turn left onto Kimmerling Way
2201 ft · 44 sec · Kimmerling Way
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Continue on Kimmerling Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kimmerling Road
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Turn right onto Tillman Lane
3029 ft · 1 min · Tillman Lane
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Turn left onto Patricia Way
54 m · 10 sec · Patricia Way
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Turn left onto Joette Drive
104 m · 15 sec · Joette Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joette Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Gardnerville Ranchos.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Carson Street
Turn left onto South Carson Street
11 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Dayton and Partly Sunny near Gardnerville Ranchos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Gardnerville Ranchos?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Dayton and 16.5 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Partly Sunny near Gardnerville Ranchos.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Hills.
Stateline, NV
Stateline Transit Center, California
South Lake Tahoe, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Gardnerville Ranchos. Straight-line distance: 25.39 mi (40.86 km).
#1 Dayton
Dayton is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2371400, -119.5929500 |
| Altitude | 1340 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardnerville Ranchos
Census designated place
| Population | 11,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.8882400, -119.7412900 |
| Altitude | 1481 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardnerville Ranchos (-119.74129, 38.88824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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