Origin
Gardnerville, NV
Night in Gardnerville on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardnerville, NV to Spanish Springs, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
Gardnerville to Spanish Springs is 58.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via I-580 and US-395, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nevada's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward journey connecting two points in the state. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 580 | 22.1 mi | 24m |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| US 395 | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| Pyramid Way | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| North McCarran Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| County Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Woodfords Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 580
— 22.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville, NV and Spanish Springs, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 395
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 395
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 395
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
9
Continue on I 580; US 395
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 580; US 395
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 70A
Toward NV 659
11
Turn right onto NV 659
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North McCarran Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto NV 445
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Pyramid Way
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
NV 445
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.7 — 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
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
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 395
Take the exit onto US 395 toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: R...
5
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward NV 659
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 70A
Toward NV 659
5
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
NV 659 / North McCarran Boulevard
Turn right onto NV 659 / North McCarran Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
Night in Spanish Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the route utilizing major freeways like I-580 and US-395. You'll encounter the Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway as part of this connection. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 22.1 miles on I-580, indicating a good opportunity for steady travel. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, characterized by open highway conditions rather than winding backroads.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on I 580.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 580 and Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 395 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 395 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NV 88 / Woodfords Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.3 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gardnerville, NV and Spanish Springs, NV, road signs point toward Dayton and Fallon.
Dayton
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 395
Fallon
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 395
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 (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on I 580. 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 2 miles (NV 88 / Woodfords Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.3 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spanish Springs, 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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