How far is Caliente, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Caliente, NV to Fernley, NV is about 394.8 miles (635.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caliente and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caliente and Fernley.
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Start on Market Street
36 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
97 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
104.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Great Basin Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Basin Highway
25.8 mi · 33 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Great Basin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Aultman Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
23.9 mi · 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Austin Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Austin Highway
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Continue on Austin Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Austin Highway
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Turn left onto Wildes Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Wildes Road
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Continue on Sheckler Road
2.7 mi · 4 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 Caliente and Fernley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Great Basin Highway
Continue on Great Basin Highway
105 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Caliente and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caliente to Fernley?
The road trip is about 394.8 miles (635.3 km) and usually takes 07h 32m 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?
Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.7 miles from Caliente and 186 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.2 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 $68.97 one way or $137.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Caliente and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caliente and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 290.54 mi (467.58 km).
#1 Caliente
City in Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.6149600, -114.5119400 |
| Altitude | 1343 |
| 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: 635 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $68.97 | $137.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $74.36 | $148.72 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $77.53 | $155.07 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $88.68 | $177.36 |
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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