Origin
Reno, NV
Night in Reno on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reno, 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
41m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reno, NV
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Fernley, NV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip within Nevada’s Mountain West, the 34.3-mile journey from Reno to Fernley is a quick transit. You can easily complete this drive in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $7 for fuel will cover your expenses, as the route is efficient and direct. Because of the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. Whether you are commuting or heading out for local errands, this trip offers a simple transition between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 32.3 mi | 36m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| University Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 32.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno, NV and Fernley, NV.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
171 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right onto East 4th Street
186 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 4th Street
4
Turn left onto University Way
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
University Way
5
Take the ramp onto East Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Maple Street
Toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemucca
6
Merge onto I 80
32 mi
·
36 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 46
Toward I 80 BUS, NV 427: West Fernley, Yerington
8
Keep slight right at fork
456 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 80 BUS East, NV 427 East: West Fernley, Yerington
9
Turn straight onto I 80 BUS; NV 427
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 427
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 4th Street
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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University Way
Turn left onto University Way
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Maple Street
Take the ramp onto East Maple Street toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemucca
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemu...
6
32.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 80 BUS, NV 427: West Fernley, Yerington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46
Toward I 80 BUS, NV 427: West Fernley, Yeringto...
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 BUS East, NV 427 East: West Fernley, Yerington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 BUS East, NV 427 East: West Fernley...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Fernley, NV
Night in Fernley on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience that requires your full attention. While you will spend 32.3 miles of the trip traveling along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the remainder of the route transitions into Main Street and University Way. You won't find a significant portion of highway-only travel here, as the highway share is 0% of the total distance. Expect a mix of standard road types that shift as you navigate toward your destination. It is a functional drive that trades high-speed monotony for a more varied, localized road profile.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 East 4th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (University Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Maple Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Reno, NV
Full guide →Reno, the "Biggest Little City in the World", is in the beautiful north-west region of the State of Nevada, right at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Reno is the second largest tourist destination in Nevada, mainly thanks to its popular downtown casinos. It also has family entertainment, festivals, museums, and cuisine.
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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (University Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Maple Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fernley, NV before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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