How far is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV from Dayton, NV?
The driving distance from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Dayton, NV is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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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 Gardnerville Ranchos and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville Ranchos and Dayton.
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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
3.7 mi · 4 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
1003 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
740 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
100 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto East William Street
144 m · 12 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
9.4 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn slight left onto Gates Street
723 ft · 34 sec · Gates Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
42 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pike Street
106 m · 21 sec · Pike Street
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Turn left onto Tyler Street
107 m · 17 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn right onto Shady Lane
43 m · 6 sec · Shady Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Dayton.
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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10.9 mi · 00h 14m
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 Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardnerville Ranchos to Dayton?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Indian Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos and 16.4 miles from Dayton.
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 7.4 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 7:02 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 Gardnerville Ranchos and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
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 Gardnerville Ranchos and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 25.39 mi (40.86 km).
#1 Gardnerville Ranchos
Census designated place
| Population | 11,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.8882400, -119.7412900 |
| Altitude | 1481 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
Dayton is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2371400, -119.5929500 |
| Altitude | 1340 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Lane (-119.592223, 39.237286)
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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