Origin
Fernley, NV
Late night in Fernley on Saturday
Local time
3:29 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
7/10
Good 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, Lincoln Highway, East William Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.09 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 62 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fernley, NV to Johnson Lane, NV is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fernley, NV to Johnson Lane, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| California Emigrant Trail | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| East William Street | — | — |
| I 580 South | — | — |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | — | — |
| South Carson Street | — | — |
| Stephanie Way | — | — |
| Squires Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
California Emigrant Trail
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley, NV and Johnson Lane, NV.
1
Start on West Main Street
243 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right
14 mi
·
18 min
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
4
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
6
Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
19 mi
·
22 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
7
Continue on Lincoln Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
8
Continue on East William Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East William Street
9
Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
10
Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
11
Turn left onto South Carson Street
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Carson Street
12
Take the exit slight left
348 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
·
40 sec
·
High Pointe Court
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Fernley, NV · 43m 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
$12.09 one way
$24.17 round trip
$4.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| premium | $5.57 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way.
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
Late night in Johnson Lane on Saturday
Local time
3:29 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, Lincoln Highway, East William Street. 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 $12.09 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.
The drive from Fernley, NV to Johnson Lane, NV is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fernley, NV to Johnson Lane, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fernley, NV to Johnson Lane, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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