Origin
Smith, NV
Night in Smith on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smith, 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
1h 25m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smith, NV
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Fernley, NV
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Trip Overview
Smith, NV to Fernley, NV is 64.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via US 95 ALT and US 50 ALT, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, one-day trip stays within the Mountain West region, entirely within Nevada. It's a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points. With minimal stops suggested, you can easily complete this journey on your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 ALT | 30.6 mi | 38m |
| US 50 ALT | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Nordyke Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| NV 208 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Topaz Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 95 ALT
— 30.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith, NV and Fernley, NV.
1
Start on NV 208
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
NV 208
2
Keep left at fork onto NV 208; NV 339
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Topaz Road
3
Turn straight onto NV 339
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Nordyke Road
4
Continue on US 95 ALT
31 mi
·
38 min
·
US 95 ALT
5
Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
178 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
6
Continue on US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
14 mi
·
18 min
·
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 427
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 427
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Smith, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 64.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NV 208; NV 339 / Topaz Road
Keep left at fork onto NV 208; NV 339 / Topaz Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Slight right onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
I 80 BUS; NV 427 / West Main Street
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 427 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.87 one way
$25.74 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.62 | $27.24 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
9:18 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
25 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
1h 25m 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?
Expect a drive that's heavily focused on highways, with 82% of the 64.6 miles on these main roads. You'll encounter stretches of US 95 ALT and US 50 ALT, with Nordyke Road also part of the mix. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 30.6 miles on US 95 ALT, offering a good period of consistent driving. This highway-focused profile suggests a generally efficient journey with opportunities for steady travel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.6 mi on US 95 ALT.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 ALT and US 50 ALT. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near NV 208; NV 339 / Topaz Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Smith, NV to Fernley, NV is easy. At 1h 25m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (NV 208; NV 339 / Topaz Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.4 miles (US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 50.4 miles (US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT): Lane positioning matters here.
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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.6 miles on US 95 ALT. 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 8.3 miles (NV 208; NV 339 / Topaz Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.4 miles (US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 50.4 miles (US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT): Lane positioning matters here.
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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