How far is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV from Paradise, NV?
The driving distance from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Paradise, NV is about 422.2 miles (679.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Paradise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville Ranchos and Paradise.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Tillman Lane
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Turn right onto Muir Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Muir Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dresslerville Road
2942 ft · 1 min · Dresslerville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverview Drive
3003 ft · 2 min · Riverview Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
15.9 mi · 22 min · Main Street
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Turn left
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn straight
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Keep left to continue on Topaz Road
623 ft · 11 sec · Topaz Road
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Turn straight onto Nordyke Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Nordyke Road
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Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road
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Continue on Silver Peak Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
2485 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Los Angeles
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Los Angeles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Los Angeles
2863 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tropicana Avenue
869 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto West Tropicana Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
1205 ft · 57 sec · Palo Verde Road
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Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
97 m · 16 sec · Palo Verde Circle
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Continue on Palo Verde Circle
44 m · 9 sec · Palo Verde Circle
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Paradise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Gardnerville Ranchos and Sunny near Paradise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardnerville Ranchos to Paradise?
The road trip is about 422.2 miles (679.4 km) and usually takes 08h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos and 211.1 miles from Paradise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.77 one way or $147.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gardnerville Ranchos and Sunny near Paradise.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Paradise. Straight-line distance: 317.15 mi (510.41 km).
#1 Gardnerville Ranchos
Census designated place
| Population | 11,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.8882400, -119.7412900 |
| Altitude | 1481 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paradise
Town in Nevada, USA
| Population | 223,167 |
| Coordinates | 36.0971900, -115.1466600 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise (-115.14666, 36.09719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 679 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $73.77 | $147.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $79.54 | $159.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $82.93 | $165.87 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $94.85 | $189.71 |
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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