How far is Bunkerville, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Bunkerville, NV to Fernley, NV is about 482.6 miles (776.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.2 miles (547.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bunkerville and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bunkerville and Fernley.
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Start on North First West Street
1822 ft · 1 min · North First West Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Road
8.8 mi · 15 min · Riverside Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
2905 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
59.4 mi · 59 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway
1832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CC 215 West
2354 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Bruce Woodbury Beltway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sky Pointe Drive
1666 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Sky Pointe Drive
91 m · 8 sec · Sky Pointe Drive
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Turn left onto Sky Pointe Drive
1979 ft · 60 sec · Sky Pointe Drive
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Take the ramp left toward US 95
1198 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on East Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
99 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
68.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Saint Clair Road
1 mi · 2 min · Saint Clair Road
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Turn right onto North Allen Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Allen Road
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Turn left onto Sheckler Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sheckler Road
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Turn right onto McLean Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · McLean Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reno Highway
15.3 mi · 18 min · Reno Highway
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
52 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.4 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 Bunkerville and Fernley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Bunkerville and Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bunkerville to Fernley?
The road trip is about 482.6 miles (776.7 km) and usually takes 07h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.6 miles from Bunkerville and 247 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.2 miles (547.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 142.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $84.32 one way or $168.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bunkerville and Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bunkerville and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 340.18 mi (547.47 km).
#1 Bunkerville
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 1,303 |
| Coordinates | 36.7730300, -114.1280200 |
| Altitude | 467 |
| 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: 777 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 01m |
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 | $84.32 | $168.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $90.91 | $181.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $94.79 | $189.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $108.41 | $216.83 |
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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