Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Fernley, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 40m

Distance

271.8 mi

437 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 27m ★

6 AM

4h 40m

8 AM

5h 7m

10 AM

4h 50m

12 PM

4h 47m

3 PM

4h 51m

5 PM

5h 6m

8 PM

4h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Spring Creek, NV

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Fernley, NV

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Trip Overview

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 .

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Fernley, NV.

Start on Frisco Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Frisco Drive

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spring Creek Parkway

Turn right onto NV 227

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Highway

Enter roundabout onto NV 227

109 ft · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway

Continue on NV 227

11 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway

Continue on NV 227

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street

Turn left onto Silver Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Silver Street

Continue on NV 225

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mountain City Highway

Turn left

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 80 West: Reno

Merge onto I 80

252 mi · 4 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

Exit 48 Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington

Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT

0.8 mi · 1 min · Truck Inn Way

Use the left lane.

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.

Turn straight onto I 80 BUS; US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT

1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

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

Open the route before leaving Spring Creek, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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.

city in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winnemucca, NV

136 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.

Popular next leg

Winnemucca, NV to Fernley, NV

131.4 mi · 2h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Carlin, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winnemucca, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.9 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 251.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Electrify America Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 19.4

Elko, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

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.

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Glen Haven Drive

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

Navigation decision point

0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | Spring Creek Parkway

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

Navigation decision point

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...

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.

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

$54.15 one way

$108.29 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$57.30	$114.61
premium	$5.59	$59.83	$119.66
diesel	$5.61	$60.01	$120.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Spring Creek, NV

Evening in Spring Creek on Saturday

Local time

7:50 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fernley, NV

Evening in Fernley on Saturday

Local time

7:50 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live 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

21 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.

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 Effort 3/10

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.

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 4h 40m. Total distance: 271.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

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.

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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Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Fernley, NV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Electrify America Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Spring Creek, NV

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Same local time

21 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 40m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Fernley, NV

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Will I have cell service along this route?

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