How far is Spring Creek, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Spring Creek, NV to Fernley, NV is about 272.8 miles (439 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Creek and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek and Fernley.
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Start on Frisco Drive
2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive
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Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
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Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
33 m · 4 sec · Lamoille Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Silver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Street
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Continue on Mountain City Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
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Turn left onto I 80 West: Reno
1746 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
251.8 mi · 4 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Truck Inn Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Truck Inn Way
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Take the exit slight right
643 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 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 Spring Creek 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
252 mi · 04h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek to Fernley?
The road trip is about 272.8 miles (439 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Spring Creek and 137 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.68 one way or $95.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Spring Creek and Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
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 Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Creek and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 208.4 mi (335.38 km).
#1 Spring Creek
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7265900, -115.5859000 |
| Altitude | 1725 |
| 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: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $4.95 | $47.68 | $95.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.40 | $102.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.60 | $107.20 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.30 | $122.61 |
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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