How far is Sun Valley, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Sun Valley, NV to Fernley, NV is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sun Valley and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Valley and Fernley.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
18 m · 5 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Leon Drive
1320 ft · 38 sec · Leon Drive
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
1341 ft · 44 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Sun Valley Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sun Valley Boulevard
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Continue on Clear Acre Lane
1.6 km · 2 min · Clear Acre Lane
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Turn left
95 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
916 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
1 mi · 1 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 Sun 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley to Fernley?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Spanish Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Sun Valley and 18.7 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sun Valley and Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Stop Ideas Near Spanish Springs
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 Spanish Springs.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sun Valley and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 27.92 mi (44.93 km).
#1 Sun Valley
Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.5963000, -119.7760200 |
| Altitude | 1440 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
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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