How far is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV from Gardnerville, NV?

The driving distance from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Gardnerville, NV is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.24 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.69 mi
5.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.69 mi
Kilometers
5.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.24 mi
Kilometers
6.82 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardnerville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 PM PDT
Return by in Gardnerville Ranchos
Wed, Apr 15, 10:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gardnerville Ranchos
2026-04-15T22:24
Arrive Gardnerville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gardnerville Ranchos
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Johnson Lane
NV

Census designated place in Nevada, United States

From Gardnerville Ranchos
2.1 mi
00h 04m
To Gardnerville
2.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Gardnerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville Ranchos and Gardnerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Joette Drive

    104 m · 17 sec · Joette Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Patricia Way

    54 m · 7 sec · Patricia Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tillman Lane

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Tillman Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dresslerville Road

    1364 ft · 39 sec · Dresslerville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Centerville Lane

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Centerville Lane

  6. 6

    Continue on Gilman Avenue

    112 m · 8 sec · Gilman Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gilman Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Gardnerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Centerville Lane
1.95 mi · 46%
Tillman Lane
1.85 mi · 44%
Dresslerville Road
0.26 mi · 6%
Gilman Avenue
0.07 mi · 2%
Joette Drive
0.06 mi · 2%
Patricia Way
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Centerville Lane

Turn right onto Centerville Lane

1.95 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Lane
00h 04m from Gardnerville Ranchos
Leave By
8:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gardnerville Ranchos and Partly Sunny near Gardnerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gardnerville Ranchos to Gardnerville?

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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 2.1 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos and 2.1 miles from Gardnerville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gardnerville Ranchos and Partly Sunny near Gardnerville.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Lane

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Johnson Lane, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnson Lane.

BUS

Stateline, NV

20 mi away
169 Highway 50
BUS

Stateline Transit Center, California

21 mi away
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
BUS

South Lake Tahoe, California

28 mi away
1000 Emerald Bay Road
RAIL

Truckee station

50 mi away
10065 Donner Pass Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Gardnerville. Straight-line distance: 3.69 mi (5.94 km).

Gardnerville Ranchos

#1 Gardnerville Ranchos

Census designated place

Population11,312
Coordinates38.8882400, -119.7412900
Altitude1481
CountryUnited States
Gardnerville

#2 Gardnerville

City in Nevada, United States of America

Population5,656
Coordinates38.9413000, -119.7496200
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Start: Joette Drive (-119.741432, 38.888237)
End: Gilman Avenue (-119.749776, 38.941415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.57 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.49
0.3 gal · 1.14 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $0.74 $1.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $0.80 $1.60
Premium $5.57 $0.83 $1.67
Diesel $6.37 $0.95 $1.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gardnerville Ranchos and Gardnerville. The current time is 22:24:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.