Fallon, NV Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Fallon, NV works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 388 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Fallon, NV head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
471.3 mi
Laughlin, NV
Quickest Drive
4h 13m
Elko, NV
Plan Around Fallon, NV
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fallon, NV is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fallon, NV
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fallon, NV
Driving from Fallon, NV
Expect an average of 388 miles and about 7h 23m behind the wheel when leaving Fallon, NV. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 471 miles (9h 5m), while the shortest is just 268 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Fallon, NV are Laughlin, NV (471.3 mi, 9h 5m), Mesquite, NV (446.1 mi, 8h 29m), Paradise, NV (381.5 mi, 7h 27m), Spring Valley, NV (373.9 mi, 7h 18m), and Spring Creek, NV (268 mi, 4h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NV currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 388-mile trip from Fallon, NV, budget about $76 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Fallon, NV and 6 routes heading into Fallon, NV, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 268 to 471 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fallon, NV covers 471 miles and takes approximately 9h 5m. Shorter options start at just 268 miles.
The average route from Fallon, NV runs about 388 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 388-mile trip from Fallon, NV costs roughly $76 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fallon, NV include Laughlin, NV, Mesquite, NV, Paradise, NV and Spring Valley, NV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fallon, NV by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,371
Median Income
$65,699
Median Home Value
$262,700
Median Age
35.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Fallon, NV at a Glance
Elevation
3,960 ft
Area
4 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Fallon, NV
A sampling of people born in Fallon, NV.
Martin Heinrich
1971
American politician and businessman (born 1971)
Aarik Wilson
1982
athletics competitor
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Fallon, NV.
Churchill County Courthouse
county courthouse in Fallon, United States of America
Salmon Creek Railroad
narrow-gauge railway in Fallon, Nevada, US
Churchill County Jail
prison in Fallon, United States of America
Federal Building and Post Office
post office in Fallon, Nevada
Oats Park Grammar School
school building in Fallon, United States of America
The Cottage Schools
Maine Street Historic District
historic district in Fallon, Nevada
City data from Wikidata (Q985524), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Fallon, NV
Fallon is a city in Central Nevada. Fallon is a city in one of Nevada's few agricultural areas. The farms are irrigated using water extracted from the Carson River near the river's terminus into the Carson Sink.
1 Churchill County Museum and Archives, 1050 South Maine St, ☏ +1 775-423-3677. A collection of exhibits on local environment and culture. Offers tours of the nearby Hidden Cave archaeological site on the second and fourth Saturday each month. $5 (suggested donation). (updated May 2023)
1 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, ☏ +1 775 423-5128. Depending on water levels, sometimes you can see dowitchers, stilts, and avocets among other species out here on this desert playa lake. Careful during hunting season. Free. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Lahontan State Recreation Area, 16799 Lahontan Dam Rd, ☏ +1 775 577-2226. Day use $5/vehicle, boat launch $15, camping $15. (updated May 2018) Fallon has a handful of casinos, all owned by Nugget. 3 Fallon Nugget, 70 S Maine St. (updated Oct 2017) 4 Bonanza Casino, 855 W Williams Ave. (updated Oct 2017) 5 Comstock Casino, 1975 S Taylor St. (updated Oct 2017) 6 Headquarters Bar & Casino, 134 South Maine St, ☏ +1 775 423-6355. (updated Oct 2017)
1 The Slanted Porch, 310 S Taylor St (S Taylor St & W Richards St), ☏ +1 775-423-4489, [email protected]. (updated Apr 2021)
1 Big Horn Saloon, 1720 W Williams Ave, ☏ +1 775-423-4661. 11AM-4AM, daily. (updated Apr 2021)
1 Best Western Fallon Inn, 1035 W Williams Ave, ☏ +1 775 423-6005, toll-free: +1-888-466-6005, fax: +1 775 423-7005. 2 Holiday Inn Express, 55 Commercial Way, ☏ +1 775 428-2588. 3 Motel 6, 1705 S Taylor St, ☏ +1 775 423-2277, fax: +1 775 423-2271.
Travel tips adapted from Fallon on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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