How far is Fernley, NV from Pioche, NV?
The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Pioche, NV is about 393.5 miles (633.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.3 miles (456 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fernley and Pioche.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and Pioche.
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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
17 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Williams Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · West Williams Avenue
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Continue on Austin Highway
85.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Austin Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
23.9 mi · 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Aultman Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street
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Turn right onto Great Basin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
25.8 mi · 33 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
78.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn slight right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto McCannon Street
1469 ft · 1 min · McCannon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waddell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernley and Pioche.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Austin Highway
Continue on Austin Highway
85.4 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Fernley and Sunny near Pioche.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fernley to Pioche?
The road trip is about 393.5 miles (633.2 km) and usually takes 07h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.6 miles from Fernley and 196.9 miles from Pioche.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.3 miles (456 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.38 one way or $150.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fernley and Sunny near Pioche.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Pioche. Straight-line distance: 283.32 mi (455.96 km).
#1 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pioche
Situated at an elevation of 6,086 feet in the mountainous high desert of Lincoln County, Nevada, this census-designated place serves as the county seat.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9296900, -114.4522100 |
| Altitude | 1855 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pioche (-114.45221, 37.92969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 633 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $75.38 | $150.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $79.74 | $159.48 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $83.77 | $167.53 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $93.97 | $187.94 |
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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