How far is Reno, NV from Fallon, NV?

The driving distance from Reno, NV to Fallon, NV is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.84 mi
01h 05m
Flight
55.39 mi
89.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.39 mi
Kilometers
89.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.84 mi
Kilometers
101.13 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fallon
Sat, Apr 25, 11:33 PM PDT
Return by in Reno
Sun, Apr 26, 12:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reno
2026-04-25T22:28
Arrive Fallon
Sat, Apr 25, 11:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reno
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
Fernley
NV

City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

From Reno
31.4 mi
00h 32m
To Fallon
31.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Fallon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    52 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto University Way

    1628 ft · 54 sec · University Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemucca

    1089 ft · 16 sec · East Maple Street

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    34.6 mi · 39 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington

    2486 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Farm District Road

    104 m · 9 sec · Farm District Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Williams Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Williams Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Maine Street

    154 m · 10 sec · South Maine Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Maine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno and Fallon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
34.6 mi · 55%
Farm District Road
24.7 mi · 39%
West Williams Avenue
1.71 mi · 3%
I 80 BUS West
0.47 mi · 1%
University Way
0.31 mi
East Maple Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

34.6 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fernley
00h 32m from Reno
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Reno and Mostly Sunny near Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reno to Fallon?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Fernley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Reno and 31.4 miles from Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Reno and Mostly Sunny near Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Fernley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fernley, 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 Fernley.

RAIL

Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)

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

Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)

44 mi away
1100 Nugget Avenue
RAIL

Reno

49 mi away
280 North Center St.
RAIL

Truckee station

86 mi away
10065 Donner Pass Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Fallon. Straight-line distance: 55.39 mi (89.14 km).

Reno

#1 Reno

The second most populous city in Nevada.

Population259,290
Coordinates39.5296300, -119.8138000
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Fallon

#2 Fallon

City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States

Population8,751
Coordinates39.4735300, -118.7773700
Altitude1207
CountryUnited States
Start: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)
End: South Maine Street (-118.777148, 39.473528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.98
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.99 $21.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.85 $23.70
Premium $5.57 $12.36 $24.71
Diesel $6.37 $14.13 $28.27

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Reno and Fallon. The current time is 22:28:04.

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.