Origin
Spring Creek, NV
Afternoon in Spring Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Gardnerville, NV
Drive Time
5h 16m
Distance
337 mi
542 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 3m
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6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Creek, NV
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Gardnerville, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Creek, NV to Gardnerville, NV covers 337 miles and takes about 5h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, Lamoille Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 16m drive with frequent turns across 337 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glen Haven Drive 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring Creek, NV to Gardnerville, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Haven Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Creek Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lamoille Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Silver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mountain City Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Glen Haven Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Gardnerville, NV.
1
Start on Frisco Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Frisco Drive
2
Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Haven Drive
3
Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Creek Parkway
4
Turn right onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamoille Highway
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lamoille Highway
6
Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Lamoille Highway
7
Continue on South 5th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 5th Street
8
Turn left onto Silver Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
9
Continue on Mountain City Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain City Highway
10
Turn left onto I 80 West: Reno
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 80 West: Reno
11
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
252 mi
·
4 hr 4 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
13
Turn left onto Truck Inn Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Truck Inn Way
14
Continue on Farm District Road
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
Farm District Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farm District Road
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Farm District Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto Farm District Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm District Road
17
Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cottonwood Lane
18
At the end of the road, turn left
13 mi
·
16 min
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
20
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
22
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
19 mi
·
22 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
23
Continue on Lincoln Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
24
Continue on East William Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East William Street
25
Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
26
Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
27
Turn left onto South Carson Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Carson Street
28
Take the exit slight right
489 ft
·
13 sec
29
Turn straight onto Woodfords Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Woodfords Road
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road
31
Exit the roundabout onto County Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
32
At the end of the road, turn right
0.8 mi
·
2 min
33
Turn right onto Gilman Avenue
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Gilman Avenue
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 2h 38m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.5 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gardnerville, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spring Creek, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Creek, NV
This is one driving day of about 337 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Creek, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.5 mi from Spring Creek, NV · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gardnerville, NV
The final approach into Gardnerville, 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 Gardnerville, NV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.07 one way
$134.14 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $70.82 | $141.65 |
| premium | $5.59 | $74.13 | $148.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.87 | $149.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.39 | $16.18 |
| Efficient EV | 84.3 | 0 | $29.49 | $13.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.8 | 1 | $47.18 | $21.57 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Gardnerville, NV
Afternoon in Gardnerville on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°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.
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
5h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Creek, NV to Gardnerville, NV covers 337 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, Lamoille Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.5 miles from Spring Creek, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring Creek, NV to Gardnerville, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spring Creek, NV to Gardnerville, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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