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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto McLean Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · McLean Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheckler Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sheckler Road
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Turn right onto North Allen Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Allen Road
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Turn left onto Saint Clair Road
1 mi · 2 min · Saint Clair Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
68.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road
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Continue on Silver Peak Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 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 Fernley and Beatty.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beatty
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 36.9085600, -116.7592300 |
| Altitude | 1008 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beatty (-116.75923, 36.90856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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