How far is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Carson City, NV is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Census designated place in Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville Ranchos and Carson City.
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Start on Joette Drive
104 m · 17 sec · Joette Drive
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Turn right onto Patricia Way
54 m · 7 sec · Patricia Way
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Turn right onto Tillman Lane
3029 ft · 2 min · Tillman Lane
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Turn left onto Kimmerling Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kimmerling Road
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Continue on Kimmerling Way
2201 ft · 46 sec · Kimmerling Way
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Turn right onto Woodfords Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodfords Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road
21 m · 3 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
18 m · 1 sec · Woodfords Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
1884 ft · 48 sec · Woodfords Road
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Turn left
13.3 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Carson Street
45 m · 2 sec · South Carson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Carson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Carson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Carson City.
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.
Longest stretch
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13.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Gardnerville Ranchos and Partly Sunny near Carson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardnerville Ranchos to Carson City?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Johnson Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos and 10.6 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gardnerville Ranchos and Partly Sunny near Carson City.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson Lane
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 Johnson Lane.
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Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.72 km).
#1 Gardnerville Ranchos
Census designated place
| Population | 11,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.8882400, -119.7412900 |
| Altitude | 1481 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carson Street (-119.767002, 39.1638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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