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- 5 towns
- Data checked October 18, 2026
Douglas County towns we serve
From the Carson Valley the shop is about an hour away by US 395 and I-580; Stateline and Topaz are about 1 hour 16 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes. Call before you set out.
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Towns in Douglas County, by drive time
| Town | Miles to the shop | Drive (free-flow) | Population (ACS 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden | 44.7 | 56 min | 3,707 |
| Genoa | 42.5 | 58 min | about 1,284 |
| Gardnerville | 47.1 | 1 h 01 min | 5,486 |
| Stateline | 55.1 | 1 h 16 min | about 503 |
| Topaz | 67.2 | 1 h 30 min | about 318 |
- 49,623people (ACS 2024)
- 2.25vehicles per household
- 34.6%of households have 3+ vehicles
- 73.8%of workers drive alone
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, read October 18, 2026.
Douglas County has about 49,623 people (ACS 2024) and 2.25 vehicles per household. The towns on the shop's list sit in the Carson Valley (Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa), at the lake (Stateline) and at the south end near Topaz Lake.
A long drive for a sick transmission
At 56 to 90 minutes each way, a transmission that is slipping, overheating or stuck in one gear should not make the trip without a call first. If it still drives normally, the run up US 395 through Carson City and I-580 is straightforward during shop hours.
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Free-flow driving to 670 East Grove Street from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), read October 18, 2026. Real trips vary with traffic and weather.