Origin
Yerington, NV
Night in Yerington on Saturday
Local time
9:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yerington, 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 1m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yerington, NV
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Fernley, NV
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Trip Overview
Connecting Yerington to Fernley, this 46.4-mile journey is a straightforward trek through the Nevada landscape. You can easily complete the drive in about one hour and one minute, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. You will primarily utilize US 95 ALT and US 50 ALT to navigate between these two Mountain West towns. Whether you are commuting or just passing through, the simplicity of this trip allows for a stress-free transition between locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 ALT | 30.6 mi | 38m |
| US 50 ALT | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Goldfield Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pacific 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 Yerington, NV and Fernley, NV.
1
Start on Pacific Street
88 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pacific Street
2
Turn right onto NV 208
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
4
Turn right onto 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
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Yerington, 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
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NV 208 / South Main Street
Turn right onto NV 208 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 95 ALT / Goldfield Avenue
Turn left onto US 95 ALT / Goldfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 95 ALT
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
Navigation decision point
4
32.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$9.24 one way
$18.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
9:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Silver Springs, NV
23 mi in
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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 highway-focused drive is defined by its consistency, with 96% of the journey spent on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel, particularly on the longest stretch of 30.6 miles along US 95 ALT. The route feels open and predictable, lacking the technical complexities of mountain passes or heavy urban congestion. Transitioning onto Goldfield Avenue helps you navigate the final segments of the trip with ease. It is a no-nonsense transit route that prioritizes directness over winding scenic detours.
96% 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?
1/10
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 early in the drive near NV 208 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yerington, NV to Fernley, NV is easy. At 1h 1m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 208 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 95 ALT / Goldfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 95 ALT): Navigation decision point.
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 1m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). 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: near the start (NV 208 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 95 ALT / Goldfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 95 ALT): Navigation decision point.
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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