How far is Dayton, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Dayton, NV to Fernley, NV is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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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 Dayton and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Fernley.
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Start on Shady Lane
70 m · 10 sec · Shady Lane
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Continue on Logan Alley
110 m · 21 sec · Logan Alley
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Turn left onto Pike Street
43 m · 10 sec · Pike Street
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Turn right onto Second Avenue
619 ft · 32 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.6 mi · 4 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 Dayton 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Dayton 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 Dayton to Fernley?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silver Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Dayton and 19.2 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Partly 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.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 31.43 mi (50.58 km).
#1 Dayton
Dayton is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2371400, -119.5929500 |
| Altitude | 1340 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.21 | $14.41 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.51 | $15.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
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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