How far is Whitney, NV from Gardnerville, NV?

The driving distance from Whitney, NV to Gardnerville, NV is about 435 miles (700.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
435.01 mi
07h 11m
Flight
324.42 mi
522.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.42 mi
Kilometers
522.11 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
435.01 mi
Kilometers
700.08 km
Drive Time
07h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardnerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM PDT
Return by in Whitney
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitney
2026-04-22T19:55
Arrive Gardnerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 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
9:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitney
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 Whitney
211.9 mi
03h 35m
To Gardnerville
223.1 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitney and Gardnerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and Gardnerville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue

    752 ft · 35 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Steptoe Street

    822 ft · 27 sec · Steptoe Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Tropicana Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boulder Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Boulder Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Downtown Las Vegas

    1747 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  19. 19

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

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Nordyke Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Nordyke Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Topaz Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Topaz Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    16.5 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 5 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Gilman Avenue

    21 m · 1 sec · Gilman Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gilman Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and Gardnerville.

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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
264 mi · 61%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
Topaz Road
24.1 mi · 6%
Purple Heart Highway
22.3 mi · 5%
Main Street
18.5 mi · 4%
Nordyke Road
11.4 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
07h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.6 mi
324.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 35m from Whitney
Leave By
9:38 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitney and Chance Snow Showers near Gardnerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Gardnerville?

The road trip is about 435 miles (700.1 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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 211.9 miles from Whitney and 223.1 miles from Gardnerville.

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

The direct path is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.6 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 $76.00 one way or $152.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitney and Chance Snow Showers near Gardnerville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Gardnerville. Straight-line distance: 324.42 mi (522.11 km).

Whitney

#1 Whitney

Art museum in New York City

Population38,585
Coordinates36.0983100, -115.0363000
Altitude592
CountryUnited States
Gardnerville

#2 Gardnerville

City in Nevada, United States of America

Population5,656
Coordinates38.9413000, -119.7496200
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Start: (-115.036303, 36.098398)
End: Gilman Avenue (-119.749776, 38.941415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 700 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.35 gal
58.11 L · about $76.00
Round trip
$152.00
30.7 gal · 116.22 L
Estimated CO2
136.4 kg one way
Round trip: 272.8 kg / 601 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $76.00 $152.00
Mid-grade $5.34 $81.94 $163.88
Premium $5.57 $85.44 $170.88
Diesel $6.37 $97.72 $195.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitney and Gardnerville. The current time is 19:55:40.

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.