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

The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Spring Valley, NV is about 401.2 miles (645.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.9 miles (524.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
401.21 mi
07h 54m
Flight
325.89 mi
524.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.89 mi
Kilometers
524.47 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.21 mi
Kilometers
645.68 km
Drive Time
07h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM PDT
Return by in Fernley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernley
2026-04-22T17:19
Arrive Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:54 PM to 3:24 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fernley
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Fernley
200.6 mi
03h 57m
To Spring Valley
200.6 mi
03h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto McLean Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · McLean Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheckler Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sheckler Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Allen Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Allen Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Saint Clair Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Saint Clair Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow Boulevard

    831 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Rainbow Boulevard

    2262 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North Rainbow Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · North Rainbow Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

    676 ft · 24 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Verdugo Street

    958 ft · 42 sec · Verdugo Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Verdugo Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
299 mi · 74%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 11%
West Main Street
23.5 mi · 6%
Purple Heart Highway
11.4 mi · 3%
East Main Street
6.23 mi · 2%
North Rainbow Boulevard
4.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.3 mi
325.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 57m from Fernley
Leave By
8:12 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fernley and Sunny near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 401.2 miles (645.7 km) and usually takes 07h 54m 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?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.6 miles from Fernley and 200.6 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 325.9 miles (524.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 $70.11 one way or $140.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 325.89 mi (524.47 km).

Fernley

#1 Fernley

City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Population21,926
Coordinates39.6079700, -119.2518300
Altitude1268
CountryUnited States
Spring Valley

#2 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population178,395
Coordinates36.1080300, -115.2450000
Altitude721
CountryUnited States
Start: Fernley (-119.25183, 39.60797)
End: Spring Valley (-115.245, 36.10803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 646 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.16 gal
53.59 L · about $70.11
Round trip
$140.21
28.32 gal · 107.18 L
Estimated CO2
125.8 kg one way
Round trip: 251.7 kg / 555 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $70.11 $140.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $75.59 $151.17
Premium $5.57 $78.81 $157.63
Diesel $6.37 $90.14 $180.29

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fernley and Spring Valley. The current time is 17:19:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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