Origin
Gardnerville, NV
Afternoon in Gardnerville on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardnerville, NV to Spring Valley, NV
Drive Time
8h 20m
Distance
414.1 mi
666 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 13m
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6 AM
8h 20m
8 AM
8h 35m
10 AM
8h 26m
12 PM
8h 24m
3 PM
8h 26m
5 PM
8h 35m
8 PM
8h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gardnerville, NV
𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓮 𝓦𝓮𝓼𝓽 ™
Spring Valley, NV
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling from Gardnerville to Spring Valley covers 414.1 miles across the Nevada landscape. Expect to spend about 8 hours and 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this a trek that is best suited for a two-day itinerary rather than a single push. You should allocate approximately $82 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, and NV 208. Since both locations are within the Mountain West region, you will remain in the same geographic territory throughout your transit. Planning an overnight stop is highly recommended to manage the duration effectively and keep your drive comfortable.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
207 miles from Gardnerville, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a much different experience than a standard interstate cruise. With only 6% of the trip consisting of highway travel, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating secondary roads. The most significant portion of your travel occurs on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 262.4-mile stretch of the total distance. As you transition between these road types, you will find that the personality of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to more technical, localized maneuvering. Prepare for a varied driving experience that requires constant attention to the road's winding path.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 262.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 395 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 414.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 395 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (NV 208): Lane positioning matters here; at 111.1 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 395 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 395 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
5
18.5 mi into trip
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~27m in
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NV 208
Turn left onto NV 208
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
111.1 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
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US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
408.7 mi into trip
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~8h 10m in
Take the exit toward Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 81
Toward Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow Boulevard
8
408.9 mi into trip
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~8h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Rainbow Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 81
Toward Rainbow Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.4 mi | 4h 50m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| NV 208 | 24 mi | 35m |
| North Main Street | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 18.5 mi | 27m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Nordyke Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| East Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville, NV and Spring Valley, NV.
1
Start on NV 756
68 ft
·
5 sec
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Gilman Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 395
18 mi
·
27 min
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Main Street
Use the left / none lanes.
3
Turn left onto NV 208
16 mi
·
23 min
·
NV 208
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight onto NV 208
8.4 mi
·
12 min
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NV 208
5
Keep left at fork onto NV 208; NV 339
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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Topaz Road
6
Turn straight onto NV 339
11 mi
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15 min
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Nordyke Road
7
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Goldfield Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
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25 min
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North Main Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi
·
25 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
13
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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Front Street
15
Continue on US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi
·
22 min
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Silver Peak Road
17
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Cinnabar Way
18
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi
·
23 min
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Silver Peak Road
19
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi
·
11 min
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Silver Peak Road
20
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Crook Avenue
22
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
23
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
25
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South 2nd Street
26
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
27
Continue on I 11; US 95
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 81
Toward Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward Rainbow Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto NV 595
4.5 mi
·
7 min
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North Rainbow Boulevard
Use the none lane.
31
Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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West Spring Valley Parkway North
32
Turn left onto Verdugo Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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Verdugo Street
33
Arrive at destination
Verdugo Street
Trip Plan
To tackle this 414.1-mile route successfully, aim to break your trip into two manageable days, utilizing the two planned stops to rest. Given the technical nature of the turn-heavy roads, avoid starting your drive late in the day to ensure you are navigating the local stretches during daylight hours. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, especially during the long 262.4-mile segment on the Veterans Memorial Highway, to ensure you don't run low between service points. Since this is not a traditional highway-heavy commute, prioritize your vehicle's maintenance before departing to handle the winding sections with confidence. Flexibility is key here, so pace yourself to enjoy the transition between regions without rushing the longer stretches.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 207 miles from Gardnerville, NV, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 91 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207 miles or 4h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 207 miles or 4h 17m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gardnerville, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gardnerville, NV
Aim for roughly 207 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Spring Valley, NV
Aim for roughly 207 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Gardnerville, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 262.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 207 mi from Gardnerville, NV · 4h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
207 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Mammoth Lakes, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
207 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 207 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 207 miles from Gardnerville, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 207 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Spring Valley, NV
The final approach into Spring Valley, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spring Valley, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Spring Valley, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.41 one way
$164.82 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
145 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $87.03 | $174.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $91.09 | $182.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $92.00 | $184.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.2 | 1 | $43.48 | $19.88 |
| Efficient EV | 103.5 | 1 | $36.23 | $16.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165.6 | 2 | $57.97 | $26.50 |
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Spring Valley, NV
Afternoon in Spring Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
25 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
8h 20m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gardnerville, NV to Spring Valley, NV covers 414.1 miles and takes about 8h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, NV 208. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 207 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 207 miles from Gardnerville, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 414.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 395 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (NV 208): Lane positioning matters here; at 111.1 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gardnerville, NV to Spring Valley, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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