Spanning 363.2 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Alamo to Fernley takes approximately 7 hours and 32 minutes of drive time. You will navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, the Extraterrestrial Highway, and the Grand Army of the Republic Highway to reach your destination. Given the duration, this route is best suited for a single, focused day of travel rather than an overnight split. Budget about $72 for fuel, though you should always monitor local pump prices as you head north. This journey serves as a direct connection between two distinct points in Nevada, offering a practical path for those moving through the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
181.6 miles from Alamo, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
168 mi
3h 8m
Extraterrestrial Highway
84 mi
2h 4m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
27.5 mi
30m
Grand Army Highway
21.8 mi
23m
Reno Highway
15.3 mi
18m
Warm Springs Road
14.4 mi
17m
Great Basin Highway
12 mi
13m
US 50 ALT
6.8 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 168 mi, about 3h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, NV and Fernley, NV.
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Start on North Purple Sage Avenue
283 ft·14 sec·North Purple Sage Avenue
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Turn left onto 4469
0.2 mi·49 sec·Broadway
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Turn left onto US 93
12 mi·13 min·Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto NV 318
0.6 mi·42 sec·Sunnyside Road
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Turn slight left onto NV 375
14 mi·17 min·Warm Springs Road
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Continue on NV 375
84 mi·2 hr 4 min·Extraterrestrial Highway
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At end of road, turn left onto US 6
16 mi·16 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on US 6
22 mi·23 min·Grand Army Highway
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Continue on US 6
12 mi·13 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto US 6; US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·Erie Street
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Continue on US 6; US 95
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
12
Continue on US 6; US 95
68 mi·1 hr 12 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
14
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
16
Continue on US 95
23 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·US 95 Truck
18
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft·12 sec·US 95 Truck
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Merge onto US 95
69 mi·1 hr 21 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Saint Clair Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Saint Clair Road
21
Turn right onto North Allen Road
1.0 mi·1 min·North Allen Road
22
Turn left onto NV 117
1.7 mi·2 min·Sheckler Road
23
Turn right onto NV 715
2.1 mi·3 min·McLean Road
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At end of road, turn left onto US 50
15 mi·18 min·Reno Highway
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on US 50 ALT
1.8 mi·2 min·US 50 ALT
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Continue on US 50 ALT
5.0 mi·6 min·US 50 ALT
27
Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT
171 ft·4 sec·East Main Street
28
Continue on US 50 ALT
1.4 mi·3 min·East Main Street
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Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 427
Trip Plan
Planning for two scheduled stops will help you manage the 363.2-mile distance effectively. Since the route is turn-heavy, aim to depart early in the morning to navigate the more technical sections while you are fresh and visibility is at its peak. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 168-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway, as service stations may be spaced out. Because this is a long, single-day endeavor, prioritize frequent hydration and short breaks to combat the fatigue that often sets in during extended local drives. Flexibility is your best asset on this route, so build in extra time to account for the varying road conditions you will encounter.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.6 miles from Alamo, NV, or about 3h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.6 miles or 3h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fernley, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alamo, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alamo, NV
This is one driving day of about 363.2 miles and 7h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alamo, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 168 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 339.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|4469 / Broadway
Turn left onto 4469 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|US 93 / Great Basin Highway
Turn left onto US 93 / Great Basin Highway
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip|~14m in|NV 318 / Sunnyside Road
Turn left onto NV 318 / Sunnyside Road
Navigation decision point
4
111.3 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
7
339.7 mi into trip|~7h 2m in|US 50 / Reno Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 50 / Reno Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.35 one way
$144.71 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$76.57
$153.14
premium
$5.59
$79.95
$159.89
diesel
$5.61
$80.19
$160.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109
1
$38.14
$17.43
Efficient EV
90.8
1
$31.78
$14.53
EV Truck/SUV
145.3
1
$50.85
$23.24
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Alamo, NV
Morning
in Alamo on Sunday
Local time
7:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fernley, NV
Morning
in Fernley on Sunday
Local time
7:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 32m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only about 2% of this trip consists of major highway travel, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time on smaller, winding roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 168 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, requiring endurance for long periods of steady driving. The road’s personality shifts from technical local segments to more expansive highway stretches, ensuring the experience is far from a monotonous interstate cruise. Prepare for a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged as the landscape unfolds over the course of the day.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 168 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4469 / Broadway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 32m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4469 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 93 / Great Basin Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (NV 318 / Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 32m. Total distance: 363.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 168 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fernley, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4469 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 93 / Great Basin Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (NV 318 / Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fernley, NV before the return drive.
