How far is Elko County, NV from Gardnerville, NV?
The driving distance from Elko County, NV to Gardnerville, NV is about 364.9 miles (587.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.8 miles (447 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elko County and Gardnerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko County and Gardnerville.
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Start on Deeth-Charleston Road
9.7 mi · 23 min · Deeth-Charleston Road
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Continue on Charleston-Deeth Road
2805 ft · 1 min · Charleston-Deeth Road
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Turn slight right
882 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Starr Valley Road
1203 ft · 39 sec · Starr Valley Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
1521 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
284.5 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Truck Inn Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Truck Inn Way
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Continue on Farm District Road
104 m · 9 sec · Farm District Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farm District Road
52 m · 4 sec · Farm District Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farm District Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Farm District Road
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail
23 m · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
39 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 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 3 toward County Road
44 m · 2 sec · County Road
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.4 km · 3 min
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Turn right onto Gilman Avenue
21 m · 1 sec · Gilman Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gilman Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elko County and Gardnerville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
285 mi · 04h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Elko County and Mostly Clear near Gardnerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elko County to Gardnerville?
The road trip is about 364.9 miles (587.2 km) and usually takes 06h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.2 miles from Elko County and 182.6 miles from Gardnerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.8 miles (447 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.88 one way or $129.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elko County and Mostly Clear near Gardnerville.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
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 Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elko County and Gardnerville. Straight-line distance: 277.73 mi (446.97 km).
#1 Elko County
County in Nevada, United States
| Population | 53,006 |
| Coordinates | 41.1458300, -115.3577600 |
| Altitude | 1743 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardnerville
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 5,656 |
| Coordinates | 38.9413000, -119.7496200 |
| Altitude | 1448 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardnerville (-119.74962, 38.9413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $5.04 | $64.88 | $129.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.35 | $68.79 | $137.58 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $72.72 | $145.43 |
| Diesel | $6.74 | $86.73 | $173.46 |
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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