How far is Fernley, NV from Beatty, NV?

The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Beatty, NV is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.12 mi
05h 41m
Flight
230.35 mi
370.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.35 mi
Kilometers
370.72 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.12 mi
Kilometers
458.85 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beatty
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM PDT
Return by in Fernley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernley
2026-04-23T05:02
Arrive Beatty
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
5:38 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
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Fernley
142.5 mi
02h 50m
To Beatty
142.5 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and Beatty.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto McLean Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · McLean Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheckler Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sheckler Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Allen Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Allen Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Saint Clair Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Saint Clair Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
199 mi · 70%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 16%
West Main Street
23.5 mi · 8%
East Main Street
6.21 mi · 2%
McLean Road
2.13 mi · 1%
Sheckler Road
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

68.9 mi · 01h 22m

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
230.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
02h 50m from Fernley
Leave By
5:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fernley and Sunny near Beatty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fernley to Beatty?

The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Fernley and 142.5 miles from Beatty.

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

The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.81 one way or $99.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fernley and Sunny near Beatty.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Beatty. Straight-line distance: 230.35 mi (370.72 km).

Fernley

#1 Fernley

City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Population21,926
Coordinates39.6079700, -119.2518300
Altitude1268
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beatty

Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States

Population1,010
Coordinates36.9085600, -116.7592300
Altitude1008
CountryUnited States
Start: Fernley (-119.25183, 39.60797)
End: Beatty (-116.75923, 36.90856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.06 gal
38.08 L · about $49.81
Round trip
$99.61
20.12 gal · 76.16 L
Estimated CO2
89.4 kg one way
Round trip: 178.8 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $49.81 $99.61
Mid-grade $5.34 $53.70 $107.40
Premium $5.57 $55.99 $111.99
Diesel $6.37 $64.04 $128.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fernley and Beatty. The current time is 05:02:07.

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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.