How far is Elko, NV from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV?
The driving distance from Elko, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elko and Gardnerville Ranchos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko and Gardnerville Ranchos.
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Start on 5th Street
19 m · 9 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Idaho Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · East Idaho Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno
2248 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
249 mi · 4 hr 1 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 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 Elko and Gardnerville Ranchos.
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
249 mi · 04h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Elko 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 Elko to Gardnerville Ranchos?
The road trip is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Elko and 163.2 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.99 one way or $113.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Elko and Partly Sunny near Gardnerville Ranchos.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
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 Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elko and Gardnerville Ranchos. Straight-line distance: 250.08 mi (402.47 km).
#1 Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 20,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.8324200, -115.7631200 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| 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: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $56.99 | $113.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $61.44 | $122.88 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $64.06 | $128.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $73.27 | $146.55 |
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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