How far is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV from Winnemucca, NV?
The driving distance from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Winnemucca, NV is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Winnemucca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville Ranchos and Winnemucca.
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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
12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
34 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
73 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm District Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Farm District Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3203 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
153 m · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, US 95 ALT North: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise
2086 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 289: Winnemucca
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp right onto East 2nd Street
153 m · 18 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on East Winnemucca Boulevard
2679 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Winnemucca Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Winnemucca.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
129 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Gardnerville Ranchos and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Winnemucca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardnerville Ranchos to Winnemucca?
The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos and 102.3 miles from Winnemucca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gardnerville Ranchos and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Winnemucca.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
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 Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardnerville Ranchos and Winnemucca. Straight-line distance: 178.98 mi (288.04 km).
#1 Gardnerville Ranchos
Census designated place
| Population | 11,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.8882400, -119.7412900 |
| Altitude | 1481 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winnemucca
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 7,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9729600, -117.7356800 |
| Altitude | 1309 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Winnemucca Boulevard (-117.735625, 40.972922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $38.38 | $76.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.02 | $80.04 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $45.77 | $91.54 |
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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