How far is Battle Mountain, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Battle Mountain, NV to Fernley, NV is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Mountain and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Mountain and Fernley.
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Start on the route
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 West: Reno
2296 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
180.6 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Truck Inn Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Truck Inn Way
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Take the exit slight right
643 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Mountain and Fernley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
181 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Battle Mountain and Partly Sunny near Fernley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Battle Mountain to Fernley?
The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Battle Mountain and 94.2 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.58 one way or $65.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Battle Mountain and Partly Sunny near Fernley.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Battle Mountain and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 141.76 mi (228.14 km).
#1 Battle Mountain
Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 3,635 |
| Coordinates | 40.6421300, -116.9342700 |
| Altitude | 1375 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-119.251835, 39.607695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $35.12 | $70.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $36.62 | $73.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $41.89 | $83.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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