How far is Fernley, NV from Hawthorne, NV?
The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Hawthorne, NV is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fernley and Hawthorne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and Hawthorne.
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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 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North E Street
3121 ft · 2 min · North E Street
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernley and Hawthorne.
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 21m
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 Fernley and Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fernley to Hawthorne?
The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Fallon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Fernley and 49.4 miles from Hawthorne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fernley and Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Fallon
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 Fallon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 82.06 mi (132.07 km).
#1 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5246400, -118.6245800 |
| Altitude | 1320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne (-118.62458, 38.52464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.43 | $38.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.22 | $44.43 |
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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