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Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Gardnerville, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 7m

Distance

337.5 mi

543 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$67

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 55m ★
6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 14m
3 PM
6h 18m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
6h 0m

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 Elko County, Nevada, United States

Spring Creek, NV

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

Gardnerville, NV

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Trip Overview

This 337-mile journey from Spring Creek, Nevada, to Gardnerville, Nevada, will take you approximately 5 hours and 16 minutes to complete. It's a manageable drive primarily on local roads, with a 'turn-heavy' profile, making it well-suited for a single day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $67. You'll be navigating through the Mountain West region of Nevada for the entire trip, experiencing the local character of the state. Given its duration and road type, this route offers flexibility for your travel plans.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

168.8 miles from Spring Creek, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 251.8 mi 4h 4m
California Emigrant Trail 21.2 mi 25m
US 50 ALT 13.1 mi 15m
Lamoille Highway 12.7 mi 18m
Lincoln Highway 12.3 mi 18m
South Carson Street 11 mi 14m
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway 4.6 mi 5m
Cottonwood Lane 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 251.8 mi, about 4h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Gardnerville, NV.

1

Start on Frisco Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Frisco Drive
2

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
3

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spring Creek Parkway
4

Turn right onto NV 227

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Highway
5

Enter roundabout onto NV 227

109 ft · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
6

Continue on NV 227

11 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
7

Continue on NV 227

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
8

Turn left onto Silver Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Silver Street
9

Continue on NV 225

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
10

Turn left

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
11

Merge onto I 80

252 mi · 4 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Exit 48 Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
13

Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

0.8 mi · 1 min · Truck Inn Way
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on NV 828

341 ft · 9 sec · Farm District Road
15

Enter roundabout onto NV 828

171 ft · 4 sec · Farm District Road
16

Continue on NV 828

0.7 mi · 1 min · Farm District Road
17

Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
18

At end of road, turn left onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT

13 mi · 15 min · US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Use the left lane.
19

Enter roundabout onto US 50

75 ft · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
20

Continue on US 50

2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
21

Enter roundabout onto US 50

127 ft · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
22

Continue on US 50

19 mi · 22 min · California Emigrant Trail
23

Continue on US 50

12 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway
24

Continue on US 50

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East William Street
25

Take the exit onto US 50

0.4 mi · 25 sec · US 50
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
26

Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395

4.6 mi · 5 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
27

Turn left onto US 395

11 mi · 14 min · South Carson Street
Use the left lane.
28

Take the exit

488 ft · 13 sec
29

Turn straight onto NV 88

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Woodfords Road
30

Enter roundabout onto County Road

144 ft · 2 sec · County Road
31

Continue on County Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
32

At end of road, turn right onto US 395

0.8 mi · 2 min · US 395
33

Turn right onto NV 756

68 ft · 1 sec · Gilman Avenue
34

Arrive at destination

NV 756

Trip Plan

For this 337-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day and allow ample time for the numerous turns. With a duration of just over 5 hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day without feeling rushed. Plan for one stop, perhaps to refuel or grab a quick bite, though the relatively short total distance offers flexibility. The primary consideration on this 'turn-heavy' route is to maintain a steady pace and be mindful of your surroundings as you navigate local roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since much of this drive is on local, less-serviced roads.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.8 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 251.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 74 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 168.8 miles or 2h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 47m

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 Creek, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Spring Creek, NV

This is one driving day of about 337.5 miles and 6h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Spring Creek, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 251.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lovelock, NV

169 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

Carlin, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lovelock, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.8 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 251.8 miles.

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.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 337.5

Gardnerville, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 337.5

Gardnerville, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 337.5

Gardnerville, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 269.3 and 319.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
269.3 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in | I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 48 Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fer...
5
269.6 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way

Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
270.5 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in | NV 828 / Farm District Road

Enter roundabout onto NV 828 / Farm District Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
272.5 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in | US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT

At end of road, turn left onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
319.1 mi into trip | ~5h 42m in | US 50

Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: M...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$67.23 one way

$134.47 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $71.15 $142.31
premium $5.59 $74.29 $148.58
diesel $5.61 $74.52 $149.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$67

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.3 1 $35.44 $16.20
Efficient EV 84.4 0 $29.53 $13.50
EV Truck/SUV 135 1 $47.25 $21.60

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 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 Creek, NV

Night in Spring Creek on Saturday

Local time

9:22 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gardnerville, NV

Night in Gardnerville on Saturday

Local time

9:22 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.

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

21 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

6h 7m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a driving experience that is more about navigating local roads than cruising on highways, as this route has a 0% highway share. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making frequent adjustments, so staying alert is key. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' provided, the nature of local driving suggests a constant engagement with the road and its many turns. This route will likely feel more intimate and connected to the landscape than a high-speed interstate trip.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 251.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 269.3 miles in near I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 337.5 miles you will encounter 21 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 269.3 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.6 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 270.5 miles (NV 828 / Farm District Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Spring Creek, NV and Gardnerville, NV, road signs point toward Yerington and Lake Tahoe.

Yerington

269.3 mi in | ~4h 34m | via I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

Lake Tahoe

319.1 mi in | ~5h 42m | via US 50

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 7m. Total distance: 337.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 251.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gardnerville, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 269.3 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.6 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 270.5 miles (NV 828 / Farm District Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gardnerville, NV before the return drive.

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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