How far is Indian Hills, NV from Fernley, NV?

The driving distance from Indian Hills, NV to Fernley, NV is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.4 mi
01h 02m
Flight
45.93 mi
73.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.93 mi
Kilometers
73.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.4 mi
Kilometers
89.16 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fernley
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 PM PDT
Return by in Indian Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 1:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Hills
2026-04-17T22:56
Arrive Fernley
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indian Hills
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 Indian Hills
27.7 mi
00h 31m
To Fernley
27.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
55°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Fernley.

  1. 1

    Start on James Lee Park Road

    20 m · 13 sec · James Lee Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard

    2833 ft · 1 min · Vista Grande Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mica Drive

    1052 ft · 31 sec · Mica Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon

    1003 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon

    740 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon

    100 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East William Street

    144 m · 12 sec · East William Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on California Emigrant Trail

    18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail

    34 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail

    2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    73 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    74 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
California Emigrant Trail
35.3 mi · 64%
Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 22%
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
3.74 mi · 7%
I 580 North
0.88 mi · 2%
Vista Grande Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
US 50 East
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

California Emigrant Trail

Continue on California Emigrant Trail

18.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Springs
00h 31m from Indian Hills
Leave By
4:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indian Hills and Sunny near Fernley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Fernley?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 27.7 miles from Indian Hills and 27.7 miles from Fernley.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Hills and Sunny near Fernley.

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 Indian Hills and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 45.93 mi (73.91 km).

Indian Hills

#1 Indian Hills

City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States

Population5,627
Coordinates39.0860200, -119.7840700
Altitude1452
CountryUnited States
Fernley

#2 Fernley

City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Population21,926
Coordinates39.6079700, -119.2518300
Altitude1268
CountryUnited States
Start: James Lee Park Road (-119.784074, 39.085842)
End: West Main Street (-119.251835, 39.607695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.31
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.65 $19.31
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.41 $20.82
Premium $5.57 $10.85 $21.71
Diesel $6.37 $12.41 $24.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Hills and Fernley. The current time is 22:56:00.

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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.