Trip from Spring Valley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h 22m

Distance

414.4 mi

667 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$83

one way

EV Charging

Good

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

8h 15m ★

6 AM

8h 22m

8 AM

8h 37m

10 AM

8h 27m

12 PM

8h 26m

3 PM

8h 28m

5 PM

8h 36m

8 PM

8h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Spring Valley, NV

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Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Valley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV covers 414.4 miles and takes about 8h 22m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, US 95 ALT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

207.2 miles from Spring Valley, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 22m drive with frequent turns across 414.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 37 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 22 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.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 414.4 miles you will encounter 22 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 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard

Turn left onto NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4.8 mi into trip | ~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

5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | 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 straight / slight right lanes.

414.4 mi into trip | ~8h 21m in | Joette Drive

Turn left onto Joette Drive

Navigation decision point

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	15.9 mi	21m
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 Ranchos, NV.

Start on Verdugo Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Verdugo Street

At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

0.1 mi · 20 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North

Turn left onto NV 595

4.5 mi · 8 min · South Rainbow Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 11 North, US 95 North

Merge onto I 11; US 95

11 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 95

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

Turn right onto US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue

Continue on US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto 3457

25 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street

Continue on US 95

23 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 95 Truck

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

324 ft · 12 sec · US 95 Truck

Merge onto US 95

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

23 mi · 25 min · US 95 ALT

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

Turn left onto NV 339

11 mi · 15 min · Nordyke Road

Continue on NV 208; NV 339

9.3 mi · 13 min · Topaz Road

Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208

3.6 mi · 5 min · NV 208

Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208

11 mi · 16 min · NV 208

Turn right onto US 395

16 mi · 21 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Riverview Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Riverview Drive

Turn left onto Dresslerville Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Dresslerville Road

Turn right onto Muir Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Muir Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Tillman Lane

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tillman Lane

Turn left onto Patricia Way

177 ft · 10 sec · Patricia Way

Turn left onto Joette Drive

340 ft · 14 sec · Joette Drive

Arrive at destination

Joette Drive

Trip Plan

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 207.2 miles from Spring Valley, NV, or about 4h 2m 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 207.2 miles or 4h 2m 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 207.2 miles or 4h 2m

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 Ranchos, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Spring Valley, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Ranchos, 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 207.2 mi from Spring Valley, NV · 4h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Big Pine, CA

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 Big Pine, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Pine, CA

207 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Pine, CA after about 207 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Sandy Valley, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Pine, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 207.2 miles from Spring Valley, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 207 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

The final approach into Gardnerville Ranchos, 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 Ranchos, NV.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Gardnerville Ranchos, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Seoul HotPot Korean Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Las Vegas, Nevada

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17026863049

La Casita

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mina, Nevada

2.3 mi

Seoul HotPot Korean Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17026863049

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 118.4

Beatty, NV

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 414.4

Gardnerville, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 414.4

Gardnerville, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 414.4

Gardnerville, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Area 51 Alien Center

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 88.8

Amargosa Valley, Nevada

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17753721500

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

+17028804060

Visit website

Museum of Illusions - Las Vegas

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17028322629

Visit website

The International Car Forest

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 177.6

Goldfield, NV

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17753196383

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

National Monument

Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 14.3

Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$82.55 one way

$165.11 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$87.37	$174.73
premium	$5.59	$91.22	$182.43
diesel	$5.61	$91.49	$182.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$83

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$213–$323

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 145 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Las Vegas, Nevada

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Gardnerville, Nevada

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Beatty, NV

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Gardnerville, Nevada

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Las Vegas, Nevada

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Las Vegas, Nevada

Tesla

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Las Vegas, Nevada

Blink

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Gardnerville, Nevada

EVgo

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 7 Tesla: 2 Blink: 1 EVgo: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	124.3	1	$43.51	$19.89
Efficient EV	103.6	1	$36.26	$16.58
EV Truck/SUV	165.8	2	$58.02	$26.52

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Spring Valley, NV

Evening in Spring Valley on Thursday

Local time

6:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Evening in Gardnerville Ranchos on Thursday

Local time

6:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

8h 22m 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 Ranchos, NV covers 414.4 miles and takes about 8h 22m 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 207.2 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 $82.55 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.

The route from Spring Valley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Spring Valley, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Nearby Places

Seoul HotPot Korean Restaurant

Seoul HotPot Korean Restaurant

La Casita

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

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CATCH

Restaurant Guy Savoy

Kinderland Indoor Play and Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Area 51 Alien Center

Kids Planet

Las Vegas Circus Center

Wreck Room

Beatty Museum & Historical Society

Chinatown Vegas

Magical Forest and HallOVeen at Opportunity Village

Museum of Illusions - Las Vegas

The International Car Forest

National Parks Near This Route

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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