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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.2 mi
01h 04m
Flight
27.99 mi
45.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.31 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardnerville Ranchos
Wed, Apr 15, 11:24 PM PDT
Return by in Incline Village
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Incline Village
2026-04-15T22:20
Arrive Gardnerville Ranchos
Wed, Apr 15, 11:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Incline Village
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Indian Hills
NV

City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States

From Incline Village
20.6 mi
00h 32m
To Gardnerville Ranchos
20.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Tahoe Boulevard

    13.3 mi · 23 min · Tahoe Boulevard

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Carson Street

    11 mi · 14 min · South Carson Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    149 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Woodfords Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec · Woodfords Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road

    22 m · 1 sec · Woodfords Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Woodfords Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Woodfords Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Woodfords Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kimmerling Way

    2201 ft · 44 sec · Kimmerling Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Kimmerling Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Kimmerling Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tillman Lane

    3029 ft · 1 min · Tillman Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Patricia Way

    54 m · 10 sec · Patricia Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Joette Drive

    104 m · 15 sec · Joette Drive

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tahoe Boulevard
13.3 mi · 32%
South Carson Street
11.1 mi · 27%
Lincoln Highway
9.78 mi · 24%
Woodfords Road
4.29 mi · 10%
Kimmerling Road
1.67 mi · 4%
Tillman Lane
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Hills
00h 32m from Incline Village
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Hills.

BUS

Stateline, NV

18 mi away
169 Highway 50
BUS

Stateline Transit Center, California

20 mi away
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
BUS

South Lake Tahoe, California

27 mi away
1000 Emerald Bay Road
RAIL

Truckee station

44 mi away
10065 Donner Pass Road

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).

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#1 Incline Village

Incline Village is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2513000, -119.9729700
Altitude1952
CountryUnited States
Gardnerville Ranchos

#2 Gardnerville Ranchos

Census designated place

Population11,312
Coordinates38.8882400, -119.7412900
Altitude1481
CountryUnited States
Start: Incline Village (-119.97297, 39.2513)
End: Gardnerville Ranchos (-119.74129, 38.88824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Incline Village and Gardnerville Ranchos. The current time is 22:20:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.