This 272.8-mile drive from Spring Creek, Nevada, to Fernley, Nevada, is estimated to take around 4 hours to complete. With a fuel cost of approximately $54, it's a budget-friendly option for a single-day trip within the Mountain West region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, suggesting a more engaged driving experience. Given its manageable duration and the focus on local thoroughfares, this journey is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It offers a straightforward connection between these two Nevada communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.9 miles from Spring Creek, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
251.8 mi
4h 4m
Lamoille Highway
12.7 mi
18m
East Main Street
1.3 mi
3m
Mountain City Highway
1 mi
2m
Spring Creek Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
Silver Street
0.9 mi
1m
South 5th Street
0.8 mi
2m
Truck Inn Way
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 251.8 mi, about 4h 4m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~332 veh/hr typical
· worst 482
Quietest
2 AM
~49 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Spring Creek, NV and Fernley, NV.
1
Start on Frisco Drive
0.6 mi·2 min·Frisco Drive
2
Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Glen Haven Drive
3
Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Spring Creek Parkway
4
Turn right onto NV 227
2.1 mi·3 min·Lamoille Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto NV 227
109 ft·3 sec·Lamoille Highway
6
Continue on NV 227
11 mi·15 min·Lamoille Highway
7
Continue on NV 227
0.8 mi·2 min·South 5th Street
8
Turn left onto Silver Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Silver Street
9
Continue on NV 225
1.0 mi·2 min·Mountain City Highway
10
Turn left
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
11
Merge onto I 80
252 mi·4 hr 4 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
0.3 mi·34 sec·I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Exit 48Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
13
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
0.8 mi·1 min·Truck Inn Way
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
0.1 mi·15 sec·I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto I 80 BUS; US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
1.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 427
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive covering 272.8 miles, starting your journey in the morning will allow ample time to reach Fernley comfortably. Since there's only one recommended stop and no long highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $54, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially since the route is dominated by local roads. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to familiarize yourself with the specific local road names like Glen Haven Drive and Lamoille Highway beforehand to minimize any confusion and ensure a smooth transition between them.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.9 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 251.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.9 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
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 Spring Creek, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Creek, NV
This is one driving day of about 271.8 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Spring Creek, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 251.8 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 270.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|Glen Haven Drive
Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip|~3m in|Spring Creek Parkway
Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
269.3 mi into trip|~4h 34m in|I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fer...
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269.6 mi into trip|~4h 35m in|I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
270.4 mi into trip|~4h 37m in|I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.16 one way
$96.33 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$51.58
$103.16
premium
$5.04
$53.95
$107.91
diesel
$4.80
$51.32
$102.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.5
1
$28.54
$13.05
Efficient EV
68
0
$23.78
$10.87
EV Truck/SUV
108.7
1
$38.05
$17.40
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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 18, 2026
Origin
Spring Creek, NV
Late night
in Spring Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fernley, NV
Late night
in Fernley on Sunday
Local time
12:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive 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.
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
9 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
4h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns, as this route is described as 'turn-heavy' and relies on local roads like Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, and Lamoille Highway. With no highway segments, you'll be navigating at speeds dictated by local traffic and road conditions rather than interstate limits. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, implying a continuous engagement with the changing road layout. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively steering and adjusting your course more often, offering a hands-on connection to the landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 251.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.6 miles in near Glen Haven Drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Glen Haven Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Spring Creek Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 269.3 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
The longest stretch is about 251.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.6 miles (Glen Haven Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Spring Creek Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 269.3 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Fernley, NV, but most travelers stay overnight.
