Origin
Fernley, NV
Late night in Fernley on Friday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fernley, NV to Silver Springs, NV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Silver Springs, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fernley, NV to Silver Springs, NV covers 14.4 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50 ALT, US 95 ALT, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on US 50 ALT. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 14.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 ALT and US 95 ALT. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.1 miles on US 50 ALT.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 ALT is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 ALT and US 95 ALT. 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 19m drive. You will face about 5 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 95 ALT): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles (US 95 ALT): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
|
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
|
US 95 ALT
Enter roundabout onto US 95 ALT
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
14.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 95 ALT
Right onto US 95 ALT
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Donner Trail
Turn left onto Donner Trail
Navigation decision point
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 ALT | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| US 95 ALT | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Donner Trail | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50 ALT
— 14.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley, NV and Silver Springs, 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 95 ALT
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 95 ALT
4
Continue on US 95 ALT
484 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 95 ALT
5
Turn left onto Donner Trail
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
Donner Trail
6
Turn left
317 ft
·
13 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Silver Springs, NV
Late night in Silver Springs on Friday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
19m 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 Silver Springs, NV covers 14.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50 ALT, US 95 ALT, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 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 $2.87 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 19m drive. You will face about 5 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 95 ALT): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles (US 95 ALT): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fernley, NV to Silver Springs, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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