Origin
Dayton, NV
Morning in Dayton on Friday
Local time
10:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, NV to Fernley, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, NV
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Fernley, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dayton, NV to Fernley, NV covers 38.2 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on California Emigrant Trail, US 50 ALT, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on California Emigrant Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Dayton, NV to Fernley, NV covers 38.2 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
California Emigrant Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FAS 803 / Pike Street.
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 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FAS 803 / Pike Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Second Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (US 50 / California Emigrant Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FAS 803 / Pike Street
Turn left onto FAS 803 / Pike Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Second Avenue
Turn right onto Second Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 50 / California Emigrant Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 50 / California Emigrant Trail toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
5
24 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
38.1 mi into trip
|
~50m 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dayton, NV and Fernley, NV, road signs point toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin and Ely.
Fallon
21.4 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 50
Silver Springs
21.4 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 50
Austin
21.4 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 50
Ely
21.4 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| California Emigrant Trail | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| US 50 ALT | 14.2 mi | 18m |
| Lincoln Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Second Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Logan Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shady Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pike Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
California Emigrant Trail
— 21.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, NV and Fernley, NV.
1
Start on Shady Lane
228 ft
·
10 sec
·
Shady Lane
2
Continue on Logan Alley
361 ft
·
21 sec
·
Logan Alley
3
Turn left onto FAS 803
141 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pike Street
4
Turn right onto Second Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Second Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Continue on US 50
19 mi
·
22 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
7
Enter roundabout onto US 50
112 ft
·
1 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
Toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
8
Continue on US 50
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
Toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
9
Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
241 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
10
Continue on US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
14 mi
·
18 min
·
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 427
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 427
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Dayton, NV · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Dayton, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fernley, NV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fernley, NV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.05 | $16.11 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Fernley on Friday
Local time
10:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Silver Springs, NV
19 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
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
50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dayton, NV to Fernley, NV covers 38.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are California Emigrant Trail, US 50 ALT, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 miles from Dayton, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FAS 803 / Pike Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Second Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (US 50 / California Emigrant Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dayton, NV and Fernley, NV, road signs point toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin and Ely.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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