Origin
Gardnerville, NV
Night in Gardnerville on Saturday
Local time
9:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardnerville, NV to Carson City, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
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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Carson City, NV
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Gardnerville and Carson City is a straightforward 16.4-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. Because this trip is so brief, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 395, supplemented by segments of Main Street and County Road. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical transit within the Mountain West region. This route serves as a practical connection for those moving between these two Nevada towns, offering a no-fuss experience that focuses on efficiency rather than extended sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 395 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| County Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Carson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodfords Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gilman Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 395
— 13.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville, NV and Carson City, NV.
1
Start on NV 756
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Gilman Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 395
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto County Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
4
Enter roundabout onto NV 88
2 ft
·
0 sec
·
Woodfords Road
5
Continue on NV 88
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Woodfords Road
6
Turn left onto US 395
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 395
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 395 BUS
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carson Street
8
Continue on US 395 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Carson Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
US 395 BUS
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 395 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 395 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
County Road
Turn left onto County Road
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NV 88 / Woodfords Road
Enter roundabout onto NV 88 / Woodfords Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 395
Turn left onto US 395
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 395 BUS / South Carson Street
Enter roundabout onto US 395 BUS / South Carson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Carson City, NV
Night in Carson City on Saturday
Local time
9:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a highway-focused transit, with 81% of your travel time spent on major roads. You will find yourself behind the wheel for a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.3 miles on US 395, which keeps the pace consistent and predictable. The route transitions smoothly from the local feel of Main Street in Gardnerville into the more open, high-speed flow of the highway. Expect a professional, utilitarian road environment that prioritizes a direct path over winding or technical detours. It is an ideal stretch for drivers who prefer a steady, uninterrupted commute between the two Nevada hubs.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on US 395.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 395 and County Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 395 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gardnerville, NV to Carson City, NV is easy. At 25m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 395 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (County Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NV 88 / Woodfords Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on US 395. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 395 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (County Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NV 88 / Woodfords Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carson City, NV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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