Origin
Fernley, NV
Morning in Fernley on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fernley, NV to Johnson Lane, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fernley, NV
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Johnson Lane, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fernley, NV to Johnson Lane, NV covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 21.2 miles on California Emigrant Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Fernley, NV to Johnson Lane, NV covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 27m, 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 16 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 21.2 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 early in the drive near US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT.
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 1h 27m 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: near the start (US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (US 50 / California Emigrant Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.7 miles (US 50 / California Emigrant Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Turn right onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Navigation decision point
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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US 50 / California Emigrant Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 50 / California Emigrant Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 50 / California Emigrant Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 50 / California Emigrant Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: M...
4
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 395 / South Carson Street
Turn left onto US 395 / South Carson 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 Fernley, NV and Johnson Lane, NV, road signs point toward Gardnerville and Lake Tahoe.
Gardnerville
47.7 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via US 50
Lake Tahoe
47.7 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| California Emigrant Trail | 21.2 mi | 25m |
| US 50 ALT | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| South Carson Street | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Stephanie Way | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Squires Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 50 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
California Emigrant Trail
— 21.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley, NV and Johnson Lane, NV.
1
Start on I 80 BUS; NV 427
242 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
14 mi
·
18 min
·
US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
3
Enter roundabout onto US 50
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
4
Continue on US 50
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
5
Enter roundabout onto US 50
127 ft
·
1 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
6
Continue on US 50
19 mi
·
22 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
7
Continue on US 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
8
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East William Street
9
Take the exit onto US 50
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 50
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
10
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
11
Turn left onto US 395
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Carson Street
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
347 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn left onto Stephanie Way
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Stephanie Way
14
Turn left onto Squires Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Squires Street
15
Turn left onto High Pointe Court
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Pointe Court
16
Arrive at destination
High Pointe Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Fernley, NV · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Fernley, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johnson Lane, NV
The final approach into Johnson Lane, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.35 one way
$24.70 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Johnson Lane, NV
Morning in Johnson Lane on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Dayton, NV
31 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
22 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 27m 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 Fernley, NV to Johnson Lane, NV covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 31 miles from Fernley, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.35 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 1h 27m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (US 50 / California Emigrant Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.7 miles (US 50 / California Emigrant Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Fernley, NV and Johnson Lane, NV, road signs point toward Gardnerville and Lake Tahoe.
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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