Origin
Carson City, NV
Evening in Carson City on Thursday
Local time
8:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carson City, NV
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Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carson City, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV covers 21.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Carson Street, Woodfords Road, Kimmerling Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on South Carson Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 21.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Carson Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 395 BUS / South Carson Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 395 BUS / South Carson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles (NV 88 / Woodfords Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.5 miles (NV 88 / Woodfords Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 395 BUS / South Carson Street
Enter roundabout onto US 395 BUS / South Carson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NV 88 / Woodfords Road
Enter roundabout onto NV 88 / Woodfords Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NV 88 / Woodfords Road
Enter roundabout onto NV 88 / Woodfords Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Kimmerling Way
Turn left onto Kimmerling Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Joette Drive
Turn left onto Joette Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Carson Street | 14 mi | 19m |
| Woodfords Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Kimmerling Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Tillman Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Kimmerling Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Joette Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Patricia Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Carson Street
— 14 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, NV and Gardnerville Ranchos, NV.
1
Start on US 395 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Carson Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 395 BUS
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Carson Street
3
Continue on US 395 BUS
13 mi
·
18 min
·
South Carson Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
488 ft
·
13 sec
5
Turn straight onto NV 88
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Woodfords Road
6
Enter roundabout onto NV 88
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
Woodfords Road
7
Continue on NV 88
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodfords Road
8
Enter roundabout onto NV 88
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodfords Road
9
Continue on NV 88
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodfords Road
10
Turn left onto Kimmerling Way
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kimmerling Way
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Kimmerling Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kimmerling Road
12
Turn right onto Tillman Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tillman Lane
13
Turn left onto Patricia Way
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Patricia Way
14
Turn left onto Joette Drive
340 ft
·
14 sec
·
Joette Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Joette Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.41 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Evening in Gardnerville Ranchos on Thursday
Local time
8:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carson City, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV covers 21.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Carson Street, Woodfords Road, Kimmerling Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Carson City, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 395 BUS / South Carson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles (NV 88 / Woodfords Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.5 miles (NV 88 / Woodfords Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Carson City, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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