How far is Gardnerville, NV from Carson City, NV?
The driving distance from Gardnerville, NV to Carson City, NV is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 and Carson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville and Carson City.
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Start on Gilman Avenue
21 m · 9 sec · Gilman Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Woodfords Road
1 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
13.3 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Carson Street
45 m · 2 sec · South Carson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Carson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Carson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardnerville and Carson City.
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
Turn left
13.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Gardnerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardnerville to Carson City?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 8.2 miles from Gardnerville and 8 miles from Carson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gardnerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carson City.
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.
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Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardnerville and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.79 km).
#1 Gardnerville
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 5,656 |
| Coordinates | 38.9413000, -119.7496200 |
| Altitude | 1448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carson Street (-119.767002, 39.1638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
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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