How far is Winnemucca, NV from Fernley, NV?
The driving distance from Winnemucca, NV to Fernley, NV is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winnemucca and Fernley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnemucca and Fernley.
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Start on East Winnemucca Boulevard
1.7 mi · 5 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 80, I 80 BUS, US 95, NV 289: Reno, Las Vegas, Sacramento
2047 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
126.9 mi · 2 hr · 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 Winnemucca 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
127 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Snow Showers leaving Winnemucca and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winnemucca to Fernley?
The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Winnemucca and 67.5 miles from Fernley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Snow Showers around Winnemucca and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fernley.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
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 Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winnemucca and Fernley. Straight-line distance: 123.6 mi (198.92 km).
#1 Winnemucca
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 7,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9729600, -117.7356800 |
| Altitude | 1309 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $26.16 | $52.32 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
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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