Origin
Spring Valley, NV
Afternoon in Spring Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, NV to Gardnerville, NV
Drive Time
8h 19m
Distance
414 mi
666 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 12m
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6 AM
8h 19m
8 AM
8h 34m
10 AM
8h 25m
12 PM
8h 23m
3 PM
8h 25m
5 PM
8h 34m
8 PM
8h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, NV
Stephen Leonardi
Gardnerville, NV
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Spring Valley to Gardnerville covers 414 miles and typically requires about 8 hours and 19 minutes of driving time. Because this route demands significant focus, it is best approached as a two-day journey rather than a single-day sprint. You should budget approximately $82 for fuel to cover the distance across Nevada’s Mountain West terrain. While the trip is manageable, the shift from urban Spring Valley to the distinct landscape of Gardnerville makes for a transition that feels substantial. Planning an overnight stay is highly recommended to ensure you arrive refreshed rather than exhausted. This drive is a functional, multi-day commitment that requires careful preparation to navigate successfully.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
207 miles from Spring Valley, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 10% of this route consists of high-speed highway, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on secondary roads. You will face a lengthy, uninterrupted 262.3-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. After navigating that initial haul, you will transition onto Silver Peak Road and US 95 ALT, where the road character shifts significantly. Be prepared for a technical driving experience that contrasts sharply with the ease of interstate travel, as the winding nature of the local roads requires constant engagement.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 262.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Spring Valley Parkway North.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 414 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Spring Valley Parkway North
At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Turn left onto NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
4
4.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
395.5 mi into trip
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~7h 52m in
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US 395 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 395 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| US 95 ALT | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| NV 208 | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| Nordyke Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Topaz Road | 9.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NV and Gardnerville, NV.
1
Start on Verdugo Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Verdugo Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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West Spring Valley Parkway North
3
Turn left onto NV 595
4.5 mi
·
8 min
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South Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North
5
Merge onto I 11; US 95
11 mi
·
13 min
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Purple Heart Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
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46 sec
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South 2nd Street
8
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
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West Main Street
9
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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South Sundog Avenue
11
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
12
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Silver Peak Road
14
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Cinnabar Way
15
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
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Silver Peak Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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Front Street
18
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
20
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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US 95 Truck
22
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
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US 95 Truck
23
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
25
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
26
Turn left onto NV 339
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Nordyke Road
27
Continue on NV 208; NV 339
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Topaz Road
28
Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NV 208
29
Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208
11 mi
·
16 min
·
NV 208
30
Turn right onto US 395
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Main Street
Use the none lane.
31
Continue on US 395
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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US 395
Use the none lane.
32
Turn left onto NV 756
68 ft
·
1 sec
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Gilman Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
NV 756
Trip Plan
To tackle this 414-mile route effectively, aim to break the trip into two manageable days, utilizing the two planned stops to rest. Given the technical nature of the local roads, departing early in the morning allows you to navigate the trickier sections during daylight hours. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially when traversing the long 262.3-mile segment on Veterans Memorial Highway where services may be spaced out. Since this is not a high-speed interstate route, factor in extra time for the slower, winding portions of the drive. A smart strategy is to identify your overnight midpoint well in advance to avoid searching for lodging while fatigued.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 207 miles from Spring Valley, NV, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 91 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207 miles or 4h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 207 miles or 4h 1m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 52m
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 Valley, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Valley, NV
Aim for roughly 207 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Gardnerville, NV
Aim for roughly 207 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Spring Valley, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 262.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 207 mi from Spring Valley, NV · 4h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
207 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Mammoth Lakes, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
207 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 207 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 207 miles from Spring Valley, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 207 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Gardnerville, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.39 one way
$164.79 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
145 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $87.01 | $174.01 |
| premium | $5.59 | $91.06 | $182.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $91.98 | $183.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.2 | 1 | $43.47 | $19.87 |
| Efficient EV | 103.5 | 1 | $36.22 | $16.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165.6 | 2 | $57.96 | $26.50 |
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
48 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
4:29 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
25 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
8h 19m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Valley, NV to Gardnerville, NV covers 414 miles and takes about 8h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, US 95 ALT. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 207 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 207 miles from Spring Valley, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 414 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Spring Valley, NV to Gardnerville, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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