How far is Carson City, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Carson City, NV to Fernley, NV is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Fernley.
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Start on South Carson Street
87 m · 12 sec · South Carson Street
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Turn right onto East Musser Street
715 ft · 32 sec · East Musser Street
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Turn left onto North Stewart Street
2124 ft · 51 sec · North Stewart Street
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Turn right onto East William Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East William Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
53 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
49 m · 3 sec
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Continue on East William Street
602 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
34 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
73 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
74 m · 8 sec · West 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 Carson City and Fernley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
California Emigrant Trail
Continue on California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Carson City 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 Carson City to Fernley?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Silver Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Carson City and 24.9 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Carson City and Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Springs
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 Silver Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 41.23 mi (66.35 km).
#1 Carson City
The capital of Nevada.
| Population | 56,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.1638000, -119.7674000 |
| Altitude | 1427 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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