Fernley, NV Road Trips

With 9 routes heading out and 8 heading in, Fernley, NV works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 405 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Fernley, NV head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

17

Longest Drive

498.6 mi

Laughlin, NV

Quickest Drive

4h 14m

Elko, NV

Plan Around Fernley, NV

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Fernley, NV is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bunkerville, NV to Fernley, NV 471.4 mi · 9h 9m Moapa Valley, NV to Fernley, NV 451.4 mi · 8h 47m Boulder City, NV to Fernley, NV 428.4 mi · 8h 25m Enterprise, NV to Fernley, NV 407.5 mi · 8h 2m

Continue From Fernley, NV

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Fernley, NV to Laughlin, NV 498.6 mi · 9h 41m Fernley, NV to Moapa Town, NV 443.1 mi · 8h 35m Fernley, NV to Henderson, NV 416.9 mi · 8h 11m Fernley, NV to Whitney, NV 411.2 mi · 8h 5m

Trips from Fernley, NV

Fernley, NV to Laughlin, NV

498.6 mi 9h 41m

Fernley, NV to Moapa Town, NV

443.1 mi 8h 35m

Fernley, NV to Henderson, NV

416.9 mi 8h 11m

Fernley, NV to Whitney, NV

411.2 mi 8h 5m

Fernley, NV to Winchester, NV

406.3 mi 7h 59m

Fernley, NV to Sandy Valley, NV

403.6 mi 8h 21m

Fernley, NV to Spring Valley, NV

401.2 mi 7h 54m

Fernley, NV to West Wendover, NV

363.9 mi 5h 55m

Fernley, NV to McGill, NV

297.7 mi 5h 57m

Driving from Fernley, NV

Expect an average of 405 miles and about 7h 51m behind the wheel when leaving Fernley, 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 499 miles (9h 41m), while the shortest is just 298 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Fernley, NV most often head toward Laughlin, NV (498.6 mi, 9h 41m), Moapa Town, NV (443.1 mi, 8h 35m), Henderson, NV (416.9 mi, 8h 11m), Whitney, NV (411.2 mi, 8h 5m), and Winchester, NV (406.3 mi, 7h 59m). 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 405-mile trip from Fernley, NV, budget about $79 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Fernley, NV and 8 routes heading into Fernley, NV, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 298 to 499 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fernley, NV covers 499 miles and takes approximately 9h 41m. Shorter options start at just 298 miles.

The average route from Fernley, NV runs about 405 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 405-mile trip from Fernley, NV costs roughly $79 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fernley, NV include Laughlin, NV, Moapa Town, NV, Henderson, NV and Whitney, NV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Fernley, NV by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

23,631

Median Income

$87,991

Median Home Value

$352,600

Median Age

35.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Fernley, NV at a Glance

Founded

1904

Elevation

4,160 ft

Area

7 mi²

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Fernley, NV.

Fernley and Lassen Railway Depot

railway station in Fernley, the United States of America

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Traveler Guide to Fernley, NV

Fernley is a city in Nevada located along Interstate 80 about 30 miles east of Reno. Fernley was best known in the United States as "that place most Amazon.com stuff ships from" due to the large depot the town had before Amazon moved their operations to Reno itself.

1 Fernley 95A Speedway (Reno-Fernley Raceway), 1965 S Hwy 95a, ☏ +1 775-224-7644. (updated Oct 2017) 2 Frontier Fun Center, 480 W Main St, ☏ +1 775-575-7529. Bowling, arcade, kid's play area, and sports bar. (updated Nov 2025) 3 Lahontan State Recreation Area, ☏ +1 775 577-2226. $7/vehicle, boat launch $14, camping $15. (updated Oct 2017) Fernley has a few opportunities to gamble. 4 The Silverado Casino, 1380 W Newlands Dr, ☏ +1 775-575-2222. 24 hour. (updated Oct 2017) 5 Terrible's Travel Center and Casino, 480 Truck Inn Way, ☏ +1 775-575-5919. 24 hour. (updated Nov 2025)

1 Black Bear Diner, 1190 B East Main St, ☏ +1 775-835-8512. (updated Oct 2017)

1 Best Western Fernley Inn, 1405 Newlands Drive E, ☏ +1 775 575-6776, fax: +1 775 575-6748.

From Reno: Take the I-80 east. 1 Tiger Field Airport is the nearest airport, though it doesn't seem to have commercial flights through to it. 2 Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO IATA) is the nearest major airport with commercial flights available.

Travel tips adapted from Fernley 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.