How far is Fernley, NV from Kingsbury, NV?
The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Kingsbury, NV is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
The capital of Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fernley and Kingsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and Kingsbury.
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Start on West Main Street
74 m · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail
23 m · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
39 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East William Street
607 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
1913 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Turn left onto South Carson Street
10.4 mi · 13 min · South Carson Street
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Turn right onto Muller Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · Muller Lane
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Turn left onto Foothill Road
3 mi · 4 min · Foothill Road
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Turn right onto Kingsbury Grade
9.3 mi · 16 min · Kingsbury Grade
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Turn right onto Highland Drive
805 ft · 36 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Laurel Lane
48 m · 7 sec · Laurel Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernley and Kingsbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
California Emigrant Trail
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Fernley and Clear near Kingsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fernley to Kingsbury?
The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Carson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Fernley and 39.5 miles from Kingsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.10 one way or $30.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fernley and Clear near Kingsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Carson City
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 Carson City.
Stateline, NV
Stateline Transit Center, California
South Lake Tahoe, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Kingsbury. Straight-line distance: 55.92 mi (89.99 km).
#1 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsbury
Located in Douglas County along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada's Carson Range, this community sits at an elevation of 7,208 feet near the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9771300, -119.9068500 |
| Altitude | 2197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsbury (-119.90685, 38.97713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $5.43 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $16.78 | $33.55 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
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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