How far is West Wendover, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from West Wendover, NV to Fernley, NV is about 364.6 miles (586.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Wendover and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wendover and Fernley.
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Start on Wendover Boulevard
100 m · 11 sec · Wendover Boulevard
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Continue on Wendover Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Turn right
719 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
1378 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
357.5 mi · 5 hr 46 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 · 32 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 West Wendover and Fernley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
357 mi · 05h 46m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Wendover 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 West Wendover to Fernley?
The road trip is about 364.6 miles (586.8 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Battle Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.3 miles from West Wendover and 183.3 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.72 one way or $127.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Wendover and Fernley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around West Wendover and Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Wendover and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 284.29 mi (457.52 km).
#1 West Wendover
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.7391000, -114.0733500 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| 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: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $63.72 | $127.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $68.70 | $137.40 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $71.63 | $143.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $81.93 | $163.86 |
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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