Origin
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Late night in Gardnerville Ranchos on Sunday
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3:18 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Gardnerville Ranchos, NV to Cold 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 27m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
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Cold Springs, NV
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Trip Overview
Gardnerville Ranchos to Cold Springs is 70 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via I 580 and US 395, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region for its entirety. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or a day trip. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's well-suited for a single day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 580 | 36.1 mi | 40m |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| US 395 | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| Woodfords Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Kimmerling Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Village Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Tillman Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Kimmerling Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 580
— 36.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardnerville Ranchos, NV and Cold Springs, NV.
1
Start on Joette Drive
340 ft
·
16 sec
·
Joette Drive
2
Turn right onto Patricia Way
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Patricia Way
3
Turn right onto Tillman Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tillman Lane
4
Turn left onto Kimmerling Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Kimmerling Road
5
Continue on Kimmerling Way
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Kimmerling Way
6
Turn right onto NV 88
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodfords Road
7
Enter roundabout onto NV 88
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodfords Road
8
Continue on NV 88
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodfords Road
9
Enter roundabout onto NV 88
58 ft
·
0 sec
·
Woodfords Road
10
Continue on NV 88
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Woodfords Road
11
Turn left onto US 395
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 395
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
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.
13
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
14
Continue on I 580; US 395
36 mi
·
40 min
·
I 580; US 395
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 83
Toward Bordertown
16
Turn right onto Village Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Parkway
17
Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive
219 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cold Springs Drive
18
Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
423 ft
·
16 sec
·
Flamingo Drive
19
Turn right onto Goldfinch Drive
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Goldfinch Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Goldfinch Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 69.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Patricia Way
Turn right onto Patricia Way
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NV 88 / Woodfords Road
Enter roundabout onto NV 88 / Woodfords Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
18 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Bordertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 83
Toward Bordertown
5
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Flamingo Drive
Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.94 one way
$27.89 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Cold Springs, NV
Late night in Cold Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
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
1h 27m 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 route is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 580 and US 395. You'll encounter the Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway as part of this stretch. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 36.1 miles on I 580, offering a consistent pace. The road character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel on well-maintained highways.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.1 mi on I 580.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near Patricia Way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Patricia Way): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (NV 88 / Woodfords Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18 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 Ranchos, NV and Cold Springs, NV, road signs point toward Dayton and Fallon.
Dayton
18 mi in
|
~26m
|
via US 395
Fallon
18 mi in
|
~26m
|
via US 395
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.1 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: at 0.1 miles (Patricia Way): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (NV 88 / Woodfords Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18 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 Cold 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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