How far is Fernley, NV from Lemmon Valley, NV?

The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Lemmon Valley, NV is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.64 mi
00h 49m
Flight
31.53 mi
50.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.64 mi
Kilometers
65.41 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lemmon Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 AM PDT
Return by in Fernley
Thu, Oct 15, 12:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernley
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive Lemmon Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fernley
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Sparks
NV

The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.

From Fernley
20.3 mi
00h 24m
To Lemmon Valley
20.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and Lemmon Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno

    1777 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    30.3 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

    2999 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville

    1465 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lemmon Drive

    1836 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lemmon Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lemmon Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Surge Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Surge Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Surge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
30.3 mi · 75%
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
5.82 mi · 14%
Lemmon Drive
2.07 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.21 mi · 3%
I 580
0.57 mi · 1%
I 80 West
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

30.3 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sparks
00h 24m from Fernley
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fernley and Sunny near Lemmon Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fernley to Lemmon Valley?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Sparks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Fernley and 20.4 miles from Lemmon Valley.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fernley and Sunny near Lemmon Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Sparks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sparks, 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 Sparks.

RAIL

Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)

Nugget Ave. east of 11th St.
BUS

Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)

1100 Nugget Avenue
RAIL

Reno

5 mi away
280 North Center St.
RAIL

Truckee station

44 mi away
10065 Donner Pass Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Lemmon Valley. Straight-line distance: 31.53 mi (50.75 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 Lemmon Valley

Located in Washoe County north of Reno at an elevation of 4,961 feet, this high desert basin functions as a residential and semi-rural community.

Population0
Coordinates39.6360200, -119.8432500
Altitude1512
CountryUnited States
Start: Fernley (-119.25183, 39.60797)
End: Lemmon Valley (-119.84325, 39.63602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.53
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.43 $7.77 $15.53
Mid-grade $5.75 $8.22 $16.43
Premium $6.04 $8.63 $17.26
Diesel $6.77 $9.68 $19.36

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fernley and Lemmon Valley. The current time is 10:49:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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