How far is Fernley, NV from Battle Mountain, NV?

The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Battle Mountain, NV is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.37 mi
03h 01m
Flight
141.76 mi
228.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.76 mi
Kilometers
228.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.37 mi
Kilometers
299.93 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 AM PDT
Return by in Fernley
Thu, Apr 16, 6:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernley
2026-04-16T00:17
Arrive Battle Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fernley
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lovelock
NV

City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States

From Fernley
93.1 mi
01h 30m
To Battle Mountain
93.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
42°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fernley and Battle Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and Battle Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    183.3 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 304 East, I 80 BUS East: West Battle Mountain

    1211 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernley and Battle Mountain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
183 mi · 98%
West Front Street
1.59 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
NV 304 East
0.23 mi
I 80 East
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

183 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovelock
01h 30m from Fernley
Leave By
10:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fernley and Snow Showers near Battle Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fernley to Battle Mountain?

The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Fernley and 93.3 miles from Battle Mountain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.58 one way or $65.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fernley and Snow Showers near Battle Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Lovelock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lovelock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lovelock.

RAIL

Winnemucca station

108 mi away
209 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Battle Mountain. Straight-line distance: 141.76 mi (228.14 km).

Fernley

#1 Fernley

City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Population21,926
Coordinates39.6079700, -119.2518300
Altitude1268
CountryUnited States
Battle Mountain

#2 Battle Mountain

Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates40.6421300, -116.9342700
Altitude1375
CountryUnited States
Start: Fernley (-119.25183, 39.60797)
End: Battle Mountain (-116.93427, 40.64213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.89 L · about $32.58
Round trip
$65.16
13.16 gal · 49.78 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $32.58 $65.16
Mid-grade $5.34 $35.12 $70.25
Premium $5.57 $36.62 $73.25
Diesel $6.37 $41.89 $83.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fernley and Battle Mountain. The current time is 00:17:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.