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Trip from Wells, NV to Fernley, NV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h
Distance
305.6 mi
492 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wells, NV
𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓮 𝓦𝓮𝓼𝓽 ™
Fernley, NV
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Trip Overview
Wells, NV to Fernley, NV is 305.6 miles and takes about 5h via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nevada, traveling through the Mountain West region. Expect a route that primarily utilizes surface roads for much of its length. Given the 5-hour estimated drive time, this is a feasible same-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace or flexibility to stop along the way. It's a straightforward path connecting two points within the state.
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
152.8 miles from Wells, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 301.6 mi | 4h 51m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Truck Inn Way | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Humboldt Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 80 BUS | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 301.6 mi, about 4h 51m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~321 veh/hr typical · worst 455
Quietest
2 AM
~50 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Wells, NV and Fernley, NV.
1
Start on I 80 BUS; NV 223
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 223
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Humboldt Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS
0.4 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 80 BUS
Toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
4
Merge onto I 80
302 mi
·
4 hr 51 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
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
6
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Truck Inn Way
Use the left lane.
7
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.
8
Turn straight onto I 80 BUS; US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 427
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, leaving Wells, NV in the morning will give you ample time to reach Fernley, NV before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can decide on the fly where to take a break, or plan a longer stop around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $58, and gas stations might be spaced out on the surface roads. The longest stretch on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is over 300 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with extended periods of this type of driving before you depart.
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 152.8 miles from Wells, NV, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 301.6 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 67 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.8 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
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 Wells, 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 Wells, NV
This is one driving day of about 305.6 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Wells, 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 301.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.8 miles from Wells, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 301.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
TA
0.1 mi from route
Trinity Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Cosgrave Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Valmy Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.8 mi from route
Rest Area
0.8 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.9 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 304.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 80 BUS; NV 223 / Humboldt Avenue
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 223 / Humboldt Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 80 BUS
Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
6
303.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m 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...
5
303.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 55m 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
304.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 56m 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
$61.55 one way
$123.11 round trip
$5.12/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.43 | $65.29 | $130.59 |
| premium | $5.67 | $68.27 | $136.53 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $75.51 | $151.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.7 | 1 | $32.09 | $14.67 |
| Efficient EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.74 | $12.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.2 | 1 | $42.78 | $19.56 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Origin
Wells, NV
Night in Wells on Thursday
Local time
11:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph
88% chance
Live forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 22 at 1:58PM PDT until October 24 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 22 at 11:36AM PDT until October 23 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Destination
Fernley, NV
Night in Fernley on Thursday
Local time
11:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Light Rain
W 5 to 10 mph
79% chance
Live forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 22 at 1:58PM PDT until October 24 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 22 at 11:36AM PDT until October 23 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno 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.
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
1 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
5h 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?
This route is characterized by its profile of mostly surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on surface streets, navigating through towns and rural areas. The longest continuous stretch on a named road is 301.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, indicating that once you're on this primary artery, you'll likely stay on it for a significant duration. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads early in your trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 301.6 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 0.3 miles in near I 80 BUS; NV 223 / Humboldt Avenue.
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 5h drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (I 80 BUS; NV 223 / Humboldt Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 80 BUS): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 303.1 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,635 ft
3,960 ft
Total Climb
1,283 ft
Total Descent
2,764 ft
Highest Point
5,635 ft
Elevation Range
1,675 ft
Notable High Points
5,312 ft at ~87.8 miles
+319 ft prominence
5,055 ft at ~153.6 miles
+534 ft prominence
4,391 ft at ~219.5 miles
+58 ft prominence
4,281 ft at ~285.3 miles
+127 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Wells, NV
Full guide →Wells is a small town in Elko County in Northern Nevada, with a population in 2010 of just under 1300. It grew up in the 19th century because it offered a water supply on the trail (and later the railroad) to California. It's nowadays a casino town and rest stop on the long highway from Salt Lake City to Reno and Sacramento.
Arriving in Fernley, NV
Full guide →Founded 1904
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
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 5h. Total distance: 305.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 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 301.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 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 0.3 miles (I 80 BUS; NV 223 / Humboldt Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 80 BUS): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 303.1 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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