How far is Fallon, NV from Cold Springs, NV?
The driving distance from Fallon, NV to Cold Springs, NV is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fallon and Cold Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallon and Cold Springs.
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Start on South Maine Street
152 m · 18 sec · South Maine Street
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Turn left onto West Williams Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Williams Avenue
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Continue on Reno Highway
17.8 mi · 22 min · Reno Highway
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
142 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
2860 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Truck Inn Way
1031 ft · 32 sec · Truck Inn Way
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Take the exit left toward I 80 West: Reno
1823 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32.9 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
2999 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville
1465 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bordertown
2069 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Village Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Village Parkway
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Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Cold Springs Drive
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Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
129 m · 16 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Turn right onto Goldfinch Drive
84 m · 9 sec · Goldfinch Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goldfinch Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallon and Cold Springs.
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
32.9 mi · 00h 37m
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 leaving Fallon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cold Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fallon to Cold Springs?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Fernley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Fallon and 39 miles from Cold Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.62 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fallon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cold Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Fernley
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 Fernley.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fallon and Cold Springs. Straight-line distance: 65.44 mi (105.32 km).
#1 Fallon
City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 8,751 |
| Coordinates | 39.4735300, -118.7773700 |
| Altitude | 1207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cold Springs
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 39.6801900, -119.9765900 |
| Altitude | 1542 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldfinch Drive (-119.976545, 39.679972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $13.62 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.31 | $30.61 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.51 | $35.01 |
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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