Origin
Fallon, NV
Morning in Fallon on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fallon, NV to Gardnerville, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
78.6 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fallon, NV
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Gardnerville, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fallon, NV to Gardnerville, NV covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Williams Avenue, Reno Highway, Carson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.3 miles from Fallon, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 78.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Williams Avenue 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 Fallon, NV to Gardnerville, NV is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Fallon, NV to Gardnerville, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Williams Avenue | — | — |
| Reno Highway | — | — |
| Carson Highway | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| California Emigrant Trail | — | — |
| East William Street | — | — |
| I 580 South | — | — |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Williams Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallon, NV and Gardnerville, NV.
1
Start on South Maine Street
499 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Maine Street
2
Turn left onto West Williams Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Williams Avenue
3
Continue on Reno Highway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Reno Highway
4
Turn left onto Carson Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Carson Highway
5
Continue on Lincoln Highway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Continue on California Emigrant Trail
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
8
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
10
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
19 mi
·
22 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
11
Continue on Lincoln Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
12
Continue on East William Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East William Street
13
Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
14
Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
15
Turn left onto South Carson Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Carson Street
16
Take the exit slight right
489 ft
·
13 sec
17
Turn straight onto Woodfords Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Woodfords Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto County Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
20
At the end of the road, turn right
0.8 mi
·
2 min
21
Turn right onto Gilman Avenue
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Gilman Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.3 miles from Fallon, NV, or about 52m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gardnerville, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fallon, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fallon, NV
This is one driving day of about 78.6 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Fallon, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.3 mi from Fallon, NV · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Fallon, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gardnerville, NV
The final approach into Gardnerville, 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
$15.66 one way
$31.32 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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, NV
Morning in Gardnerville on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Dayton, NV
39 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 44m 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 Fallon, NV to Gardnerville, NV covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Williams Avenue, Reno Highway, Carson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 miles from Fallon, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.66 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 Fallon, NV to Gardnerville, NV is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Fallon, NV to Gardnerville, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fallon, NV to Gardnerville, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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