How far is Fernley, NV from Yerington, NV?

The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Yerington, NV is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.35 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.25 mi
69.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.25 mi
Kilometers
69.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.35 mi
Kilometers
74.6 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yerington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM PDT
Return by in Fernley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernley
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Yerington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fernley
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Silver Springs
NV

Town in Nevada

From Fernley
23.2 mi
00h 30m
To Yerington
23.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and Yerington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    74 m · 15 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    30.6 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2996 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Pacific Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
30.6 mi · 66%
Goldfield Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Pacific Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Exit the roundabout

30.6 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Springs
00h 30m from Fernley
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fernley and Sunny near Yerington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fernley to Yerington?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Silver Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Fernley and 23.2 miles from Yerington.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.12 one way or $16.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Silver Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Silver Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Springs.

RAIL

Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)

47 mi away
Nugget Ave. east of 11th St.
BUS

Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)

47 mi away
1100 Nugget Avenue
RAIL

Reno

52 mi away
280 North Center St.
BUS

Stateline, NV

79 mi away
169 Highway 50

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Yerington. Straight-line distance: 43.25 mi (69.61 km).

Fernley

#1 Fernley

City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Population21,926
Coordinates39.6079700, -119.2518300
Altitude1268
CountryUnited States
Yerington

#2 Yerington

City in Nevada

Population3,253
Coordinates38.9857500, -119.1629300
Altitude1338
CountryUnited States
Start: Fernley (-119.25183, 39.60797)
End: Yerington (-119.16293, 38.98575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $8.12
Round trip
$16.24
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.12 $16.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.75 $17.51
Premium $5.57 $9.13 $18.26
Diesel $6.37 $10.44 $20.88

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 Yerington. The current time is 06:52:28.

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.