How far is Fernley, NV from Spanish Springs, NV?
The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Spanish Springs, NV is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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 most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fernley and Spanish Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and Spanish Springs.
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Start on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno
1777 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26.6 mi · 30 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sparks Boulevard
2272 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Sparks Boulevard
5.9 mi · 11 min · Sparks Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Pyramid Way
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pyramid Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pyramid Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernley and Spanish Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26.6 mi · 00h 30m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spanish Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fernley to Spanish Springs?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 18.8 miles from Fernley and 18.8 miles from Spanish Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fernley and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spanish Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Sparks
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 Sparks.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Spanish Springs. Straight-line distance: 24.41 mi (39.28 km).
#1 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spanish Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 15,064 |
| Coordinates | 39.6490800, -119.7074100 |
| Altitude | 1377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spanish Springs (-119.70741, 39.64908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
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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