How far is Pioche, NV from Fernley, NV?

The driving distance from Pioche, NV to Fernley, NV is about 393.3 miles (632.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.3 miles (456 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 09m 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
393.28 mi
07h 34m
Flight
283.32 mi
455.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.32 mi
Kilometers
455.96 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.28 mi
Kilometers
632.93 km
Drive Time
07h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fernley
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM PDT
Return by in Pioche
Fri, Oct 16, 2:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pioche
2026-10-15T11:42
Arrive Fernley
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:35 PM to 3:05 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
8:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pioche
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
Ely
NV

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

From Pioche
196.4 mi
03h 47m
To Fernley
196.9 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Waddell Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Waddell Street

  2. 2

    Continue on McCannon Street

    1406 ft · 1 min · McCannon Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Great Basin Highway

    78.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Great Basin Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Basin Highway

    25.8 mi · 33 min · Great Basin Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Great Basin Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Aultman Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    23.9 mi · 27 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Austin Highway

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Austin Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Austin Highway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Austin Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Williams Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · East Williams Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Reno Highway

    17.8 mi · 22 min · Reno Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    52 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pioche 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
168 mi · 43%
Great Basin Highway
104 mi · 27%
Austin Highway
85.4 mi · 22%
Reno Highway
24.6 mi · 6%
East Williams Avenue
2.5 mi · 1%
South Main Street
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Great Basin Highway

Turn straight onto Great Basin Highway

78.5 mi · 01h 24m

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
07h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110 mi
283.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 47m from Pioche
Leave By
8:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pioche and Sunny near Fernley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 393.3 miles (632.9 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?

Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.4 miles from Pioche and 196.9 miles from Fernley.

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

The direct path is about 283.3 miles (456 km), while the road route adds roughly 110 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 $75.38 one way or $150.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pioche and Sunny near Fernley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pioche and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 283.32 mi (455.96 km).

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#1 Pioche

Situated at an elevation of 6,086 feet in the mountainous high desert of Lincoln County, Nevada, this census-designated place serves as the county seat.

Population0
Coordinates37.9296900, -114.4522100
Altitude1855
CountryUnited States
Fernley

#2 Fernley

City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Population21,926
Coordinates39.6079700, -119.2518300
Altitude1268
CountryUnited States
Start: Waddell Street (-114.452451, 37.929764)
End: West Main Street (-119.251835, 39.607695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.88 gal
52.53 L · about $75.38
Round trip
$150.76
27.76 gal · 105.06 L
Estimated CO2
123.4 kg one way
Round trip: 246.7 kg / 544 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.43 $75.38 $150.76
Mid-grade $5.75 $79.74 $159.48
Premium $6.04 $83.77 $167.53
Diesel $6.77 $93.97 $187.94

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pioche and Fernley. The current time is 11:42:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.