Origin
Fernley, NV
Night in Fernley on Wednesday
Local time
11:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fernley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fernley, NV
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Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fernley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on California Emigrant Trail, Lincoln Highway, East William Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.10 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
35.4 miles from Fernley, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 70.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
California Emigrant Trail 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fernley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is easy. At 1h 36m 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 Fernley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| California Emigrant Trail | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| East William Street | — | — |
| I 580 South | — | — |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | — | — |
| South Carson Street | — | — |
| Woodfords Road | — | — |
| Kimmerling Way | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
California Emigrant Trail
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley, NV and Gardnerville Ranchos, NV.
1
Start on West Main Street
243 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right
14 mi
·
18 min
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
4
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
6
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
19 mi
·
22 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
7
Continue on Lincoln Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
8
Continue on East William Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East William Street
9
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
10
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
11
Turn left onto South Carson Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Carson Street
12
Take the exit slight right
489 ft
·
13 sec
13
Turn straight onto Woodfords Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Woodfords Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Woodfords Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodfords Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodfords Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodfords Road
18
Turn left onto Kimmerling Way
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kimmerling Way
19
Continue on Kimmerling Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kimmerling Road
20
Turn right onto Tillman Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tillman Lane
21
Turn left onto Patricia Way
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Patricia Way
22
Turn left onto Joette Drive
341 ft
·
15 sec
·
Joette Drive
23
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 35.4 miles from Fernley, NV, or about 48m 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 48m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gardnerville Ranchos, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fernley, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fernley, NV
This is one driving day of about 70.8 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Fernley, 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 35.4 mi from Fernley, NV · 48m 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Fernley, 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
$14.10 one way
$28.21 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.58 | $31.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 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 | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
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
Night in Gardnerville Ranchos on Wednesday
Local time
11:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 36m 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 Fernley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are California Emigrant Trail, Lincoln Highway, East William Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from Fernley, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.10 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 Fernley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is easy. At 1h 36m 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 Fernley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fernley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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