Fernley, NV Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 10 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 298 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
16
Longest Drive
498.6 mi
Laughlin, NV
Quickest Drive
41m
Reno, NV
Plan Around Fernley, NV
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Fernley, NV
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Trips from Fernley, NV
Driving from Fernley, NV
Expect an average of 298 miles and about 5h 41m behind the wheel when leaving Fernley, NV. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 499 miles (9h 41m), while the shortest is just 38 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Fernley, NV most often head toward Laughlin, NV (498.6 mi, 9h 41m), Henderson, NV (416.9 mi, 8h 11m), Spring Valley, NV (401.2 mi, 7h 54m), West Wendover, NV (363.9 mi, 5h 55m), and Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (70.8 mi, 1h 36m). 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 298-mile trip from Fernley, NV, budget about $58 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Fernley, NV and 10 routes heading into Fernley, NV, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 38 to 499 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fernley, NV covers 499 miles and takes approximately 9h 41m. Shorter options start at just 38 miles.
The average route from Fernley, NV runs about 298 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 298-mile trip from Fernley, NV costs roughly $58 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, Henderson, NV, Spring Valley, NV and West Wendover, 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.
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.
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