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Trip from Enterprise, NV to Fernley, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 2m

Distance

407.5 mi

656 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$81

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 54m ★
6 AM
8h 3m
8 AM
8h 20m
10 AM
8h 9m
12 PM
8h 7m
3 PM
8h 10m
5 PM
8h 19m
8 PM
7h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Enterprise, NV

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Downtown Fernley, NV, NV

Fernley, NV

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Trip Overview

This 407.5-mile journey from Enterprise, NV, to Fernley, NV, is estimated to take around 8 hours and 2 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $81, this route is best experienced over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Highway, Pahrump Valley Highway, and Silver Peak Road. The drive traverses the Mountain West region, offering a look at Nevada's diverse landscapes. Given its duration and profile, splitting this into an overnight trip is highly recommended for a more enjoyable experience.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

203.8 miles from Enterprise, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 245.1 mi 4h 33m
Pahrump Valley Highway 69.3 mi 1h 19m
Silver Peak Road 45.6 mi 57m
Reno Highway 15.3 mi 18m
Blue Diamond Road 6.9 mi 9m
US 50 ALT 6.8 mi 8m
West Main Street 6.2 mi 8m
McLean Road 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 245.1 mi, about 4h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, NV and Fernley, NV.

1

Start on Ruby Moon Drive

95 ft · 6 sec · Ruby Moon Drive
2

Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue

496 ft · 24 sec · Tangled Vines Avenue
3

Turn right onto Inspiration Drive

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Inspiration Drive
4

At end of road, turn right onto NV 160

6.9 mi · 9 min · Blue Diamond Road
5

Continue on NV 160

69 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pahrump Valley Highway
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 95

46 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Continue on US 95

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
8

Turn right onto US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
9

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue
12

Continue on US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
13

Turn left onto 3457

25 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
14

Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
15

Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
17

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
18

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
19

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street
20

Continue on US 95

23 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
21

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 95 Truck
22

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

324 ft · 12 sec · US 95 Truck
23

Merge onto US 95

69 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
24

Turn left onto Saint Clair Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Saint Clair Road
25

Turn right onto North Allen Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Allen Road
26

Turn left onto NV 117

1.7 mi · 2 min · Sheckler Road
27

Turn right onto NV 715

2.1 mi · 3 min · McLean Road
28

At end of road, turn left onto US 50

15 mi · 18 min · Reno Highway
Use the left lane.
29

Continue on US 50 ALT

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 50 ALT
30

Continue on US 50 ALT

5.0 mi · 6 min · US 50 ALT
31

Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT

171 ft · 4 sec · East Main Street
32

Continue on US 50 ALT

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
33

Arrive at destination

I 80 BUS; NV 427

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider starting early to maximize daylight. With two recommended stops, plan to break up your journey to avoid fatigue. The longest stretch without a stop is significant, so ensure you're fueled up and ready for that segment. Splitting this drive over two days is advisable, with an overnight stay somewhere around the halfway point. Pay attention to the road conditions as you transition between Veterans Memorial Highway, Pahrump Valley Highway, and Silver Peak Road.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.8 miles from Enterprise, NV, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.1 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 90 miles or 1h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 203.8 miles or 3h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 203.8 miles or 3h 57m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 46m

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 Enterprise, 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.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Enterprise, NV

Aim for roughly 204 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Fernley, NV

Aim for roughly 204 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Enterprise, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 245.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in and county seat of Nye County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Tonopah, NV

204 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Tonopah, NV

Overnight Options

Night 1

Tonopah, NV

204 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Tonopah, NV after about 204 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Sandy Valley, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tonopah, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 203.8 miles from Enterprise, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 245.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 204 miles or 4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Las Vegas, Nevada

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17252390690

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17252390690

Visit website

Churchill County Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 378.4

Fallon, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17754233677

Visit website

Mountain's Edge Regional Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

+17024558200

Visit website

Bonanza Casino

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 378.4

Fallon, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17754236031

The Aquarium at Silverton Casino

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17022637777

Visit website

Las Vegas Circus Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18333247287

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 2–9 pm

+17025605900

Visit website

Sin City Smash (By Appointment ONLY)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Visit website

Town Square Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17022695001

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 384 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Tangled Vines Avenue

Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Inspiration Drive

Turn right onto Inspiration Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road

At end of road, turn right onto NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road

Navigation decision point

5
76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Navigation decision point

7
384 mi into trip | ~7h 32m 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

$81.18 one way

$162.36 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 143 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $85.91 $171.82
premium $5.59 $89.70 $179.40
diesel $5.61 $89.97 $179.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$81

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$211–$321

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 142.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 122.3 1 $42.79 $19.56
Efficient EV 101.9 1 $35.66 $16.30
EV Truck/SUV 163 2 $57.05 $26.08

Gas CO2

143 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (66% 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

Enterprise, NV

Night in Enterprise on Saturday

Local time

9:23 PM

PDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fernley, NV

Night in Fernley on Saturday

Local time

9:23 PM

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 2m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

National Monument

Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a 2% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 245.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This road profile suggests a more engaging driving experience with frequent changes in direction rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. You'll likely be navigating a variety of local roads, so be prepared for a dynamic journey behind the wheel.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 245.1 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 early in the drive near Tangled Vines Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

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 8h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tangled Vines Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Fernley, NV

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 245.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 204 miles on day one.

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: near the start (Tangled Vines Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NV 160 / Blue Diamond Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 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.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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