Moapa Valley, NV to Fernley, NV is 451.4 miles and takes about 8h 47m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $90 and enough daylight to finish in a day.
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
225.7 miles from Moapa Valley, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
298.4 mi
5h 31m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
Las Vegas Freeway
41.2 mi
41m
Reno Highway
15.3 mi
18m
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
11.9 mi
13m
North Moapa Valley Boulevard
7.3 mi
11m
US 50 ALT
6.8 mi
8m
West Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 298.4 mi, about 5h 31m
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 Moapa Valley, NV and Fernley, NV.
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Start on North Mateuse Street
0.1 mi·32 sec·North Mateuse Street
2
Continue on Paul Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Paul Avenue
3
Turn right onto NV 169
7.3 mi·11 min·North Moapa Valley Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
5
Merge onto I 15
41 mi·41 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 52Toward CC 215 West: Tropical ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·30 sec
Exit 52Toward CC 215 WestUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on CC 215
12 mi·13 min·Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Exit 38CToward Sky Pointe DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Sky Pointe Drive
299 ft·8 sec·Sky Pointe Drive
11
Turn left onto Sky Pointe Drive
0.4 mi·59 sec·Sky Pointe Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward US 95
13
Merge onto I 11; US 95
4.2 mi·4 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi·46 sec·South 2nd Street
16
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·West Main Street
17
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·East Crook Avenue
20
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi·35 min·Silver Peak Road
22
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·28 sec·Cinnabar Way
23
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
25
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
26
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
27
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
28
Continue on US 95
23 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·US 95 Truck
30
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft·12 sec·US 95 Truck
31
Merge onto US 95
69 mi·1 hr 21 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
32
Turn left onto Saint Clair Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Saint Clair Road
33
Turn right onto North Allen Road
1.0 mi·1 min·North Allen Road
34
Turn left onto NV 117
1.7 mi·2 min·Sheckler Road
35
Turn right onto NV 715
2.1 mi·3 min·McLean Road
36
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
15 mi·18 min·Reno Highway
Use the left lane.
37
Continue on US 50 ALT
1.8 mi·2 min·US 50 ALT
38
Continue on US 50 ALT
5.0 mi·6 min·US 50 ALT
39
Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT
171 ft·4 sec·East Main Street
40
Continue on US 50 ALT
1.4 mi·3 min·East Main Street
41
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 427
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of nearly 9 hours, it's best to plan for an overnight stop. Consider splitting the drive roughly in half, perhaps around the 4-hour mark, to make the most of your two recommended days. This route has two designated stops, so factor those into your pacing. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during longer stretches on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 225.7 miles from Moapa Valley, NV, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.4 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 99 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.7 miles or 4h 11m 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 225.7 miles or 4h 11m
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 31m
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 Moapa Valley, 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 Moapa Valley, NV
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fernley, NV
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Moapa Valley, 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 298.4 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 427.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.7 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
7
49.2 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway
8
49.5 mi into trip|~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CC 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward CC 215 West
7
61.9 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Sky Pointe Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38C
Toward Sky Pointe Drive
7
427.9 mi into trip|~8h 17m 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
$79.99 one way
$159.98 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg158 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$85.66
$171.32
premium
$5.04
$89.60
$179.21
diesel
$4.80
$85.23
$170.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.9 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
135.4
1
$47.40
$21.67
Efficient EV
112.9
1
$39.50
$18.06
EV Truck/SUV
180.6
2
$63.20
$28.89
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 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
Moapa Valley, NV
Evening
in Moapa Valley on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
110°F
Sunny
SSE 7 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:23PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:17PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Destination
Fernley, NV
Evening
in Fernley on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:23PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:17PM 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
14 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 47m 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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 77.8
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 drive primarily uses surface roads, with only 11% on highways. You'll spend most of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest stretch at 298.4 miles. Expect a more rural cruising experience as you transition from Las Vegas Freeway onto surface roads.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 298.4 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 7.7 miles in.
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 22 significant decision points across 451.4 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 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,364 ft1,339 ft
Total Climb
5,027 ft
Total Descent
2,211 ft
Highest Point
5,364 ft
~231.6 mi in
Elevation Range
4,026 ft
Notable High Points
5,364 ft at ~231.6 miles+1,102 ft prominence
4,596 ft at ~297.7 miles+103 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Moapa Valley, NV to Fernley, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Cc 215 West along the way.
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 298.4 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 226 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 14 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 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. There are 14 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 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.6 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.
