How far is Fernley, NV from West Wendover, NV?
The driving distance from Fernley, NV to West Wendover, NV is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fernley and West Wendover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and West Wendover.
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Start on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
359.9 mi · 5 hr 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ola
1990 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
45 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendover Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernley and West Wendover.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
360 mi · 05h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fernley and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Wendover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fernley to West Wendover?
The road trip is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Battle Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.8 miles from Fernley and 182.1 miles from West Wendover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.57 one way or $127.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fernley and West Wendover, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fernley and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Wendover.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and West Wendover. Straight-line distance: 284.29 mi (457.52 km).
#1 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Wendover
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.7391000, -114.0733500 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wendover (-114.07335, 40.7391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $63.57 | $127.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $68.54 | $137.08 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $71.47 | $142.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $81.74 | $163.48 |
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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