Origin
Gardnerville, NV
Late night in Gardnerville on Saturday
Local time
5:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardnerville, NV to Spanish Springs, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
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, NV
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Spanish Springs, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gardnerville, NV to Spanish Springs, NV covers 58.5 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 Main Street, County Road, Woodfords Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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 14m drive with frequent turns across 58.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gardnerville, NV to Spanish 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, NV to Spanish Springs, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| County Road | — | — |
| Woodfords Road | — | — |
| I 580 North | — | — |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | — | — |
| NV 659 | — | — |
| North McCarran Boulevard | — | — |
| Pyramid Way | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville, NV and Spanish Springs, NV.
1
Start on Gilman Avenue
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gilman Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto County Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Woodfords Road
3 ft
·
Woodfords Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Woodfords Road
6
Turn left
11 mi
·
13 min
7
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
8
Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
9
Continue straight
22 mi
·
24 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward NV 659
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NV 659
11
Turn right onto North McCarran Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North McCarran Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Pyramid Way
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Pyramid Way
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Gardnerville, NV · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Gardnerville, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spanish Springs, NV
The final approach into Spanish 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
$11.65 one way
$23.31 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Spanish Springs, NV
Late night in Spanish Springs on Saturday
Local time
5:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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 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, NV to Spanish Springs, NV covers 58.5 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 Main Street, County Road, Woodfords Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 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 $11.65 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, NV to Spanish 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, NV to Spanish Springs, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gardnerville, NV to Spanish Springs, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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