Origin
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Morning in Gardnerville Ranchos on Thursday
Local time
7:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fernley, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
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 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Fernley, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fernley, NV covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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 $14.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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 22m 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 25 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 Fernley, NV is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Fernley, 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 Fernley, 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 3 toward the route
240 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
23
Exit the roundabout
14 mi
·
18 min
24
Turn left onto West Main Street
243 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.4 mi from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV · 41m 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fernley, NV
The final approach into Fernley, 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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
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
Fernley, NV
Morning in Fernley on Thursday
Local time
7:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Dayton, NV
35 mi in
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 22m 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 Fernley, NV covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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 35.4 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 $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 Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fernley, NV is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Fernley, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Fernley, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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