How far is Fallon, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Fallon, NV to Fernley, NV is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fallon and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallon and Fernley.
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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
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 Fallon 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.
Reno Highway
Continue on Reno Highway
17.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 Fallon 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 Fallon to Fernley?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 13.9 miles from Fallon and 13.9 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fallon 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.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
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Stateline, NV
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fallon and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 26.93 mi (43.34 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 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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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