How far is Incline Village, NV from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV?
The driving distance from Incline Village, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Douglas County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Incline Village and Gardnerville Ranchos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Incline Village and Gardnerville Ranchos.
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Start on Tahoe Boulevard
13.3 mi · 23 min · Tahoe Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
9.8 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto South Carson Street
11 mi · 14 min · South Carson Street
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Take the exit slight right
149 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodfords Road
1740 ft · 43 sec · Woodfords Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road
22 m · 1 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
16 m · 2 sec · Woodfords Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodfords Road
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Turn left onto Kimmerling Way
2201 ft · 44 sec · Kimmerling Way
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Continue on Kimmerling Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kimmerling Road
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Turn right onto Tillman Lane
3029 ft · 1 min · Tillman Lane
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Turn left onto Patricia Way
54 m · 10 sec · Patricia Way
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Turn left onto Joette Drive
104 m · 15 sec · Joette Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joette Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Incline Village and Gardnerville Ranchos.
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.
Tahoe Boulevard
Start on Tahoe Boulevard
13.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Incline Village and Partly Sunny near Gardnerville Ranchos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Incline Village to Gardnerville Ranchos?
The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Incline Village and 20.6 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Incline Village and Partly Sunny near Gardnerville Ranchos.
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.
Stateline, NV
Stateline Transit Center, California
South Lake Tahoe, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Incline Village and Gardnerville Ranchos. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.05 km).
#1 Incline Village
Incline Village is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2513000, -119.9729700 |
| Altitude | 1952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardnerville Ranchos
Census designated place
| Population | 11,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.8882400, -119.7412900 |
| Altitude | 1481 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardnerville Ranchos (-119.74129, 38.88824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
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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