How far is Indian Hills, NV from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV?
The driving distance from Indian Hills, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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City in Nevada, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Hills and Gardnerville Ranchos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Gardnerville Ranchos.
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Start on James Lee Park Road
20 m · 9 sec · James Lee Park Road
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Turn right onto Vista Grande Boulevard
1813 ft · 55 sec · Vista Grande Boulevard
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Turn left onto Plymouth Drive
3167 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Drive
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Continue on Plymouth Drive
57 m · 7 sec · Plymouth Drive
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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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 Indian Hills 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
7.75 mi · 00h 09m
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 Sunny leaving Indian Hills and Mostly Sunny near Gardnerville Ranchos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Gardnerville Ranchos?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Gardnerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Indian Hills and 8 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indian Hills and Mostly Sunny near Gardnerville Ranchos.
Stop Ideas Near Gardnerville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Gardnerville Ranchos. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.3 km).
#1 Indian Hills
City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 5,627 |
| Coordinates | 39.0860200, -119.7840700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
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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