Fernley, NV to Moapa Town, NV is 443.1 miles and takes about 8h 35m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $91 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region from start to finish. It's primarily a surface road experience, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. With just two recommended stops and a longest stretch of nearly 300 miles, this route is best suited for those who appreciate open roads and a straightforward drive.
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
221.5 miles from Fernley, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
298.5 mi
5h 32m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
Las Vegas Freeway
38.5 mi
38m
US 50 ALT
22.2 mi
27m
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
11.6 mi
13m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Purple Heart Highway
3.6 mi
4m
McLean Road
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 298.5 mi, about 5h 32m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,224 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,587
Quietest
1 AM
~169 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 16 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley, NV and Moapa Town, NV.
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Start on I 80 BUS; NV 427
1.4 mi·3 min·West Main Street
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Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT
171 ft·4 sec·US 50 ALT
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Continue on US 50 ALT
1.7 mi·2 min·US 50 ALT
4
Continue on US 50 ALT
5.8 mi·6 min·US 50 ALT
5
Continue on US 50 ALT
15 mi·17 min·US 50 ALT
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NV 715
2.1 mi·3 min·McLean Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto NV 117
1.7 mi·2 min·Sheckler Road
8
Turn right onto North Allen Road
1.0 mi·1 min·North Allen Road
9
Turn left onto Saint Clair Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Saint Clair Road
10
Turn right onto US 95
69 mi·1 hr 21 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
14
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
16
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
18
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
19
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
20
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
21
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
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Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
24
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
25
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
26
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
27
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Continue on I 11; US 95
3.6 mi·4 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.6 mi·40 sec
Exit 91AToward CC 215 EastUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·1 min
Exit 91AToward CC 215 East
31
Merge onto CC 215
12 mi·13 min·Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 51BToward I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake City
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Merge onto I 15; US 93
38 mi·38 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 90Toward NV 168: Glendale, MoapaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on Moapa Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Moapa Road
36
Turn right onto South Henrie Drive
0.7 mi·1 min·South Henrie Drive
37
Arrive at destination
South Henrie Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour 35-minute duration, splitting this drive over two days is advisable to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially since much of the route is on surface roads. Plan your two stops strategically, perhaps mid-morning and mid-afternoon, to break up the driving. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch is substantial, and refueling opportunities might be less frequent on surface roads. The $91 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting.
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 221.5 miles from Fernley, NV, or about 4h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.5 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 97 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.5 miles or 4h 31m 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 221.5 miles or 4h 31m
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 7h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moapa Town, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fernley, 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 Fernley, NV
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Moapa Town, NV
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Fernley, 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 298.5 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 98.2 and 440.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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98.2 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
388 mi into trip|~7h 35m in
Take the exit toward CC 215 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91A
Toward CC 215 East
6
388.6 mi into trip|~7h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CC 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 91A
Toward CC 215 East
7
401.4 mi into trip|~7h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51B
Toward I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake...
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440.8 mi into trip|~8h 31m in
Take the exit toward NV 168: Glendale, Moapa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 90
Toward NV 168: Glendale, Moapa
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.52 one way
$157.04 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg155 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$84.08
$168.17
premium
$5.04
$87.96
$175.91
diesel
$4.80
$83.67
$167.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
132.9
1
$46.53
$21.27
Efficient EV
110.8
1
$38.77
$17.72
EV Truck/SUV
177.2
2
$62.03
$28.36
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Fernley, NV
Evening
in Fernley on Saturday
Local time
6:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:39PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:25PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Destination
Moapa Town, NV
Evening
in Moapa Town on Saturday
Local time
6:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
109°F
Sunny
S 7 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:39PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:25PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
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
13 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
8h 35m 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
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 382
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 14% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 298.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which will likely be your primary surface road experience. After that, transitions to roads like Silver Peak Road and Las Vegas Freeway will become more prominent. Expect a less urban feel for most of the drive, with opportunities for more rural cruising.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 298.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 98.2 miles in near US 95 Truck / Freedom Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 443.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 98.2 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 388 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 388.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,879 ft1,601 ft
Total Climb
3,018 ft
Total Descent
5,571 ft
Highest Point
5,879 ft
~221.5 mi in
Elevation Range
4,278 ft
Notable High Points
4,183 ft at ~63.3 miles+32 ft prominence
4,535 ft at ~158.2 miles+15 ft prominence
5,879 ft at ~221.5 miles+1,608 ft prominence
3,489 ft at ~348.1 miles+535 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fernley, NV and Moapa Town, NV, road signs point toward Cc 215 East and Salt Lake City.
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.
Top landmarks
•Fernley and Lassen Railway Depot — railway station in Fernley, the United States of America
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 298.5 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 222 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Moapa Town, 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. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 98.2 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 388 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 388.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Moapa Town, NV before the return drive.
