Origin
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Night in Gardnerville Ranchos on Wednesday
Local time
10:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fallon, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
83.2 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
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Fallon, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fallon, NV covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Patricia Way, Tillman Lane, Kimmerling Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.57 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.6 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 83.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Patricia Way 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fallon, NV is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fallon, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Way | — | — |
| Tillman Lane | — | — |
| Kimmerling Road | — | — |
| Kimmerling Way | — | — |
| Woodfords Road | — | — |
| I 580 North | — | — |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Patricia Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville Ranchos, NV and Fallon, NV.
1
Start on Joette Drive
341 ft
·
17 sec
·
Joette Drive
2
Turn right onto Patricia Way
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Patricia Way
3
Turn right onto Tillman Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tillman Lane
4
Turn left onto Kimmerling Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Kimmerling Road
5
Continue on Kimmerling Way
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Kimmerling Way
6
Turn right onto Woodfords Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodfords Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
Woodfords Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodfords Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodfords Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Woodfords Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Woodfords Road
11
Turn left
11 mi
·
13 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
13
Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
15
Continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
328 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
17
Merge slight left onto East William Street
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
East William Street
18
Continue on Lincoln Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
19
Continue on California Emigrant Trail
19 mi
·
22 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
21
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
23
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
24
Continue on Lincoln Highway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
25
Continue on Carson Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Carson Highway
26
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
27
Merge slight left onto Reno Highway
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Reno Highway
28
Continue on West Williams Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Williams Avenue
29
Turn right onto South Maine Street
505 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Maine Street
30
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 41.6 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, or about 50m 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 50m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fallon, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Gardnerville Ranchos, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
This is one driving day of about 83.2 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, 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 41.6 mi from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fallon, NV
The final approach into Fallon, 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
$16.57 one way
$33.15 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| premium | $5.59 | $18.31 | $36.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.32 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Fallon, NV
Night in Fallon on Wednesday
Local time
10:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Dayton, NV
42 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 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 40m 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fallon, NV covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Patricia Way, Tillman Lane, Kimmerling Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.6 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.57 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fallon, NV is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fallon, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fallon, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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