How far is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV from Cold Springs, NV?
The driving distance from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Cold Springs, NV is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Cold Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville Ranchos and Cold Springs.
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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
10.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bordertown
2069 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Village Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Village Parkway
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Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Cold Springs Drive
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Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
129 m · 16 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Turn right onto Goldfinch Drive
84 m · 9 sec · Goldfinch Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goldfinch Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Cold Springs.
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.
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
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36.1 mi · 00h 41m
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 Gardnerville Ranchos and Partly Sunny near Cold Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardnerville Ranchos to Cold Springs?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Carson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos and 35 miles from Cold Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gardnerville Ranchos and Partly Sunny near Cold Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Carson City
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 Carson City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Cold Springs. Straight-line distance: 56.15 mi (90.36 km).
#1 Gardnerville Ranchos
Census designated place
| Population | 11,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.8882400, -119.7412900 |
| Altitude | 1481 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cold Springs
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 39.6801900, -119.9765900 |
| Altitude | 1542 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldfinch Drive (-119.976545, 39.679972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.18 | $26.37 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $15.72 | $31.45 |
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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