Origin
Cold Springs, NV
Afternoon in Cold Springs on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cold Springs, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cold Springs, NV
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Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cold Springs, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Flamingo Drive, Cold Springs Drive, Village Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 70.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Flamingo Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cold Springs, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cold Springs, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flamingo Drive | — | — |
| Cold Springs Drive | — | — |
| Village Parkway | — | — |
| US 395 South | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway | — | — |
| South Carson Street | — | — |
| Woodfords Road | — | — |
| Kimmerling Way | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Flamingo Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cold Springs, NV and Gardnerville Ranchos, NV.
1
Start on Goldfinch Drive
276 ft
·
14 sec
·
Goldfinch Drive
2
Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
423 ft
·
17 sec
·
Flamingo Drive
3
Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive
220 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cold Springs Drive
4
Turn left onto Village Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Parkway
5
Take the ramp left toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
6
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
50 mi
·
56 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
7
Turn left onto South Carson Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Carson Street
8
Take the exit slight right
489 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn straight onto Woodfords Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Woodfords Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Woodfords Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodfords Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodfords Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodfords Road
14
Turn left onto Kimmerling Way
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kimmerling Way
15
Continue on Kimmerling Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kimmerling Road
16
Turn right onto Tillman Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tillman Lane
17
Turn left onto Patricia Way
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Patricia Way
18
Turn left onto Joette Drive
341 ft
·
15 sec
·
Joette Drive
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Cold Springs, NV · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Cold Springs, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
The final approach into Gardnerville Ranchos, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.96 one way
$27.93 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.48 | $30.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Gardnerville Ranchos on Thursday
Local time
2:11 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Cold Springs, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Flamingo Drive, Cold Springs Drive, Village Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 miles from Cold Springs, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.96 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.
The drive from Cold Springs, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cold Springs, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cold Springs, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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