How far is Fernley, NV from Sun Valley, NV?
The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Sun Valley, NV is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 00h 46m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fernley and Sun Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and Sun Valley.
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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
30.3 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
2999 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville
1465 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 443
2038 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Clear Acre Lane
1.5 km · 2 min · Clear Acre Lane
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Continue on Sun Valley Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sun Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
1341 ft · 42 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Leon Drive
1320 ft · 42 sec · Leon Drive
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernley and Sun Valley.
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
30.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fernley and Mostly Sunny near Sun Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fernley to Sun Valley?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Spanish Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Fernley and 18.5 miles from Sun Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fernley and Mostly Sunny near Sun Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Spanish Springs
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 Spanish Springs.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 27.92 mi (44.93 km).
#1 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun Valley
Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.5963000, -119.7760200 |
| Altitude | 1440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Valley (-119.77602, 39.5963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
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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