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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.88 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.86 mi
22.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.86 mi
Kilometers
22.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.56 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardnerville Ranchos
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM PDT
Return by in Indian Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 1:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Hills
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Gardnerville Ranchos
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indian Hills
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Gardnerville
NV

City in Nevada, United States of America

From Indian Hills
8 mi
00h 12m
To Gardnerville Ranchos
8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on James Lee Park Road

    20 m · 9 sec · James Lee Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vista Grande Boulevard

    1813 ft · 55 sec · Vista Grande Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Plymouth Drive

    3167 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Plymouth Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · Plymouth Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    149 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Woodfords Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec · Woodfords Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road

    22 m · 1 sec · Woodfords Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Woodfords Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Woodfords Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Woodfords Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kimmerling Way

    2201 ft · 44 sec · Kimmerling Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Kimmerling Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Kimmerling Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tillman Lane

    3029 ft · 1 min · Tillman Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Patricia Way

    54 m · 10 sec · Patricia Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Joette Drive

    104 m · 15 sec · Joette Drive

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodfords Road
4.29 mi · 27%
Kimmerling Road
1.67 mi · 11%
Plymouth Drive
0.73 mi · 5%
Tillman Lane
0.57 mi · 4%
Kimmerling Way
0.42 mi · 3%
Vista Grande Boulevard
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardnerville
00h 12m from Indian Hills
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gardnerville, 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 Gardnerville.

BUS

Stateline, NV

16 mi away
169 Highway 50
BUS

Stateline Transit Center, California

17 mi away
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
BUS

South Lake Tahoe, California

22 mi away
1000 Emerald Bay Road
RAIL

Truckee station

57 mi away
10065 Donner Pass Road

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).

Indian Hills

#1 Indian Hills

City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States

Population5,627
Coordinates39.0860200, -119.7840700
Altitude1452
CountryUnited States
Gardnerville Ranchos

#2 Gardnerville Ranchos

Census designated place

Population11,312
Coordinates38.8882400, -119.7412900
Altitude1481
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Hills (-119.78407, 39.08602)
End: Gardnerville Ranchos (-119.74129, 38.88824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.55
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Hills and Gardnerville Ranchos. The current time is 00:20:09.

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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.