Origin
Indian Hills, NV
Morning in Indian Hills on Saturday
Local time
9:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Indian Hills, NV to Fallon, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian Hills, NV
Aibek Skakov
Fallon, NV
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Trip Overview
Indian Hills to Fallon is 67.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via California Emigrant Trail, Lincoln Highway, and Carson Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nevada's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward, relatively short journey. Given its duration and distance, it's an ideal option for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace. You'll primarily be on local roads, so expect a more connected-to-the-landscape feel compared to interstate travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.9 miles from Indian Hills, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 11% of the route on highways. You'll spend most of your time on roads like the California Emigrant Trail, Lincoln Highway, and Carson Highway, which tend to be more winding. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.7 miles along the California Emigrant Trail. This suggests a drive that requires consistent attention to navigation and road conditions, rather than a high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 26.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 395.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 395
Take the exit onto US 395 toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: R...
6
7.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
10
7.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
8
7.7 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 50 / East William Street
Merge onto US 50 / East William Street toward Dayton, Fallon
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Dayton, Fallon
6
38.6 mi into trip
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~52m in
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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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Indian Hills, NV and Fallon, NV, road signs point toward Dayton, Silver Springs, Austin and Ely.
Dayton
7.7 mi in
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~11m
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via US 50
Silver Springs
38.6 mi in
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~52m
|
via US 50
Austin
38.6 mi in
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~52m
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via US 50
Ely
38.6 mi in
|
~52m
|
via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| California Emigrant Trail | 26.7 mi | 31m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.7 mi | 19m |
| Carson Highway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Reno Highway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| US 395 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Williams Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| US 50 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
California Emigrant Trail
— 26.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills, NV and Fallon, NV.
1
Start on James Lee Park Road
66 ft
·
12 sec
·
James Lee Park Road
2
Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vista Grande Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Mica Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mica Drive
4
Turn left onto US 395
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 395
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 395
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 395
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
7
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 50
Exit 5
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
8
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 50
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
327 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 50
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 50
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
East William Street
Toward Dayton, Fallon
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Toward Dayton, Fallon
12
Continue on US 50
19 mi
·
22 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
13
Enter roundabout onto US 50
112 ft
·
1 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
Toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
14
Continue on US 50
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
Toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
15
Enter roundabout onto US 50
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
16
Continue on US 50
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
17
Continue on US 50
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
18
Continue on US 50
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Carson Highway
19
Take the exit onto US 50
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 50
20
Merge onto US 50 ALT
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Reno Highway
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 50
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Williams Avenue
22
Turn right onto South Maine Street
507 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Maine Street
23
Arrive at destination
South Maine Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of only 1 hour and 30 minutes, you have considerable flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows for a full day at your destination in Fallon. Since the drive is short, you won't need to plan for extensive rest stops, but it's always wise to fill up your gas tank before leaving Indian Hills, as the longest stretch without significant town access is 26.7 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be less frequent on these local roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.9 miles from Indian Hills, NV, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fallon, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Indian Hills, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Indian Hills, NV
This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Indian Hills, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on California Emigrant Trail for about 26.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Indian Hills, NV · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Indian Hills, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fallon, NV
The final approach into Fallon, 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
$13.51 one way
$27.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.29 | $28.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.92 | $29.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Fallon, NV
Morning in Fallon on Saturday
Local time
9:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Dayton, NV
34 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
1h 30m 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 Indian Hills, NV to Fallon, NV covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are California Emigrant Trail, Lincoln Highway, Carson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Indian Hills, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.51 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Indian Hills, NV and Fallon, NV, road signs point toward Dayton, 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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