How far is Henderson, NV from Fernley, NV?

The driving distance from Henderson, NV to Fernley, NV is about 428.7 miles (689.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339.1 miles (545.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 26m 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
428.68 mi
06h 43m
Flight
339.16 mi
545.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
339.16 mi
Kilometers
545.83 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
428.68 mi
Kilometers
689.9 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fernley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM PDT
Return by in Henderson
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-19T03:07
Arrive Fernley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 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
10:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
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 Henderson
208.7 mi
03h 21m
To Fernley
220 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Boulder Highway

    5 m · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lake Mead Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas

    2970 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    31 mi · 36 min · Purple Heart Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  15. 15

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

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Saint Clair Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Saint Clair Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Allen Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Allen Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sheckler Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sheckler Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto McLean Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · McLean Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Reno Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Reno Highway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    52 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
300 mi · 70%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 11%
Purple Heart Highway
31 mi · 7%
Reno Highway
22.1 mi · 5%
West Main Street
6.23 mi · 1%
McLean Road
2.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99.1 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
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.6 mi
339.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 21m from Henderson
Leave By
10:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Henderson and Partly Sunny near Fernley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 428.7 miles (689.9 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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 208.7 miles from Henderson and 220 miles from Fernley.

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

The direct path is about 339.1 miles (545.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.6 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 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 $74.91 one way or $149.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 339.16 mi (545.83 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population329,172
Coordinates36.0397000, -114.9819400
Altitude569
CountryUnited States
Fernley

#2 Fernley

City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Population21,926
Coordinates39.6079700, -119.2518300
Altitude1268
CountryUnited States
Start: NV 564 (-114.98198, 36.03973)
End: West Main Street (-119.251835, 39.607695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 690 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.13 gal
57.26 L · about $74.91
Round trip
$149.82
30.26 gal · 114.52 L
Estimated CO2
134.5 kg one way
Round trip: 268.9 kg / 593 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $74.91 $149.82
Mid-grade $5.34 $80.76 $161.53
Premium $5.57 $84.21 $168.43
Diesel $6.37 $96.32 $192.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Fernley. The current time is 03:07:16.

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.