Origin
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Night in Gardnerville Ranchos on Wednesday
Local time
10:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Cold Springs, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Cold Springs, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Cold Springs, NV covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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 $13.96 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
35 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 70.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Cold Springs, NV is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Cold Springs, 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 | — | — |
| Bordertown | — | — |
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 Cold Springs, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
14
Continue straight
36 mi
·
40 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Bordertown
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Bordertown
16
Turn right onto Village Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Parkway
17
Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive
220 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cold Springs Drive
18
Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
423 ft
·
16 sec
·
Flamingo Drive
19
Turn right onto Goldfinch Drive
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Goldfinch Drive
20
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 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, or about 37m 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 15 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 37m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cold Springs, 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 70.1 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 35 mi from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV · 37m 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cold Springs, NV
The final approach into Cold Springs, 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
$13.96 one way
$27.93 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.48 | $30.95 |
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: 24.5 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 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
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
Cold Springs, NV
Night in Cold Springs on Wednesday
Local time
10:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 14m 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 Cold Springs, NV covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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 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 $13.96 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 Cold Springs, NV is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Cold Springs, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Cold Springs, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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