How far is Spring Valley, NV from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is about 414.5 miles (667 km), with a travel time of about 08h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.4 miles (502.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
414.43 mi
08h 22m
Flight
312.42 mi
502.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.42 mi
Kilometers
502.79 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
414.43 mi
Kilometers
666.96 km
Drive Time
08h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardnerville Ranchos
Thu, Apr 16, 4:35 AM PDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 12:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-15T20:13
Arrive Gardnerville Ranchos
Thu, Apr 16, 4:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:22 PM to 3:52 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Spring Valley
207.2 mi
04h 11m
To Gardnerville Ranchos
207.3 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSW
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 Spring Valley and Gardnerville Ranchos.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Gardnerville Ranchos.

  1. 1

    Start on Verdugo Street

    958 ft · 44 sec · Verdugo Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

    676 ft · 21 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Rainbow Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · South Rainbow Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 11 North, US 95 North

    3093 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Nordyke Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Nordyke Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Topaz Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Topaz Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Riverview Drive

    3027 ft · 2 min · Riverview Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Dresslerville Road

    2942 ft · 1 min · Dresslerville Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Muir Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Muir Drive

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tillman Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tillman Lane

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Patricia Way

    54 m · 10 sec · Patricia Way

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Joette Drive

    104 m · 15 sec · Joette Drive

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joette Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Gardnerville Ranchos.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
264 mi · 64%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 11%
Topaz Road
24.1 mi · 6%
Main Street
15.9 mi · 4%
Nordyke Road
11.4 mi · 3%
Purple Heart Highway
11.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99.1 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.1 mi
312.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
04h 11m from Spring Valley
Leave By
7:16 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley to Gardnerville Ranchos?

The road trip is about 414.5 miles (667 km) and usually takes 08h 22m 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 207.2 miles from Spring Valley and 207.3 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 312.4 miles (502.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.1 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 $72.38 one way or $144.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Partly Sunny near Gardnerville Ranchos.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Gardnerville Ranchos. Straight-line distance: 312.42 mi (502.79 km).

Spring Valley

#1 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population178,395
Coordinates36.1080300, -115.2450000
Altitude721
CountryUnited States
Gardnerville Ranchos

#2 Gardnerville Ranchos

Census designated place

Population11,312
Coordinates38.8882400, -119.7412900
Altitude1481
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Valley (-115.245, 36.10803)
End: Gardnerville Ranchos (-119.74129, 38.88824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 667 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.62 gal
55.36 L · about $72.38
Round trip
$144.77
29.24 gal · 110.72 L
Estimated CO2
129.9 kg one way
Round trip: 259.9 kg / 573 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $72.38 $144.77
Mid-grade $5.34 $78.04 $156.08
Premium $5.57 $81.37 $162.75
Diesel $6.37 $93.07 $186.14

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 Spring Valley and Gardnerville Ranchos. The current time is 20:13:05.

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.