How far is Silver Springs, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Silver Springs, NV to Fernley, NV is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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.
City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs and Fernley.
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Start on the route
97 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Donner Trail
24 m · 7 sec · Donner Trail
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Turn right
146 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
74 m · 8 sec · West 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 Silver Springs and Fernley.
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.
Donner Trail
Exit the roundabout
14.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Springs and Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Springs to Fernley?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Fallon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Silver Springs and 7.2 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Springs and Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Stop Ideas Near Fallon
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 Fallon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Springs and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.53 km).
#1 Silver Springs
Town in Nevada
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 39.4154700, -119.2246100 |
| Altitude | 1280 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
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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