How far is Gardnerville, NV from Elko County, NV?
The driving distance from Gardnerville, NV to Elko County, NV is about 364.5 miles (586.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.8 miles (447 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Humboldt 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 Elko County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville and Elko County.
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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
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
284.4 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 230 East: Deeth, Starr Valley
1714 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Starr Valley Road
786 ft · 24 sec · Starr Valley Road
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Turn left
1.3 km · 3 min
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Keep slight left
2922 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Charleston-Deeth Road
2805 ft · 1 min · Charleston-Deeth Road
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Continue on Deeth-Charleston Road
9.7 mi · 23 min · Deeth-Charleston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deeth-Charleston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardnerville and Elko County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
284 mi · 04h 35m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Gardnerville and Sunny near Elko County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardnerville to Elko County?
The road trip is about 364.5 miles (586.6 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Gardnerville and 182.4 miles from Elko County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.8 miles (447 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.7 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 7:30 AM PST. 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 $64.83 one way or $129.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gardnerville and Sunny near Elko County.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
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 Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardnerville and Elko County. Straight-line distance: 277.73 mi (446.97 km).
#1 Gardnerville
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 5,656 |
| Coordinates | 38.9413000, -119.7496200 |
| Altitude | 1448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elko County
County in Nevada, United States
| Population | 53,006 |
| Coordinates | 41.1458300, -115.3577600 |
| Altitude | 1743 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elko County (-115.35776, 41.14583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $5.04 | $64.83 | $129.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.35 | $68.74 | $137.47 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $72.66 | $145.32 |
| Diesel | $6.74 | $86.66 | $173.33 |
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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