How far is Lemmon Valley, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Lemmon Valley, NV to Fernley, NV is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemmon Valley and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemmon Valley and Fernley.
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Start on Surge Street
74 m · 16 sec · Surge Street
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Turn left onto Lemmon Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lemmon Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 395: Reno, Carson City
1997 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
793 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80: Sparks, Elko
2799 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
31 mi · 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS, NV 427: West Fernley, Yerington
1295 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 BUS East, NV 427 East: West Fernley, Yerington
139 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemmon Valley and Fernley.
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
31 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lemmon Valley and Sunny near Fernley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemmon Valley to Fernley?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sparks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Lemmon Valley and 20.6 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.87 one way or $15.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lemmon Valley and Sunny near Fernley.
Stop Ideas Near Sparks
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 Sparks.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemmon Valley and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 31.53 mi (50.75 km).
#1 Lemmon Valley
Located in Washoe County north of Reno at an elevation of 4,961 feet, this high desert basin functions as a residential and semi-rural community.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6360200, -119.8432500 |
| Altitude | 1512 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-119.251835, 39.607695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.43 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $9.82 | $19.63 |
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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