How far is Gardnerville, NV from Spring Valley, NV?
The driving distance from Gardnerville, NV to Spring Valley, NV is about 414.1 miles (666.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315 miles (506.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.
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.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardnerville and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville and Spring Valley.
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Start on Gilman Avenue
21 m · 5 sec · Gilman Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
18.5 mi · 27 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
11.4 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow Boulevard
831 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rainbow Boulevard
2262 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Rainbow Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · North Rainbow Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
676 ft · 24 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North
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Turn left onto Verdugo Street
958 ft · 42 sec · Verdugo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Verdugo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardnerville and Spring Valley.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gardnerville and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardnerville to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 414.1 miles (666.4 km) and usually takes 08h 20m 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 207 miles from Gardnerville and 207.1 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 315 miles (506.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.1 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 $72.33 one way or $144.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gardnerville and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardnerville and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 314.97 mi (506.9 km).
#1 Gardnerville
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 5,656 |
| Coordinates | 38.9413000, -119.7496200 |
| Altitude | 1448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Valley
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 178,395 |
| Coordinates | 36.1080300, -115.2450000 |
| Altitude | 721 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-115.245, 36.10803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 666 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 09m |
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 | $72.33 | $144.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $77.99 | $155.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $81.32 | $162.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $93.01 | $186.01 |
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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