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Trip from Johnson Lane, NV to Fallon, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

74.4 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Johnson Lane, NV, NV

Johnson Lane, NV

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city in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States

Fallon, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Fallon, NV covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Squires Street, Stephanie Way, I 580 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.2 miles from Johnson Lane, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 74.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Squires Street 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Fallon, NV is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Johnson Lane, NV to Fallon, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Squires Street
Stephanie Way
I 580 North
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
US 50 East
East William Street
Lincoln Highway
California Emigrant Trail

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Squires Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Lane, NV and Fallon, NV.

1

Start on High Pointe Court

0.2 mi · 42 sec · High Pointe Court
2

Turn right onto Squires Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Squires Street
3

Turn right onto Stephanie Way

3.3 mi · 7 min · Stephanie Way
4

Turn right

5.4 mi · 7 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
6

Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
8

Continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
9

Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon

328 ft · 7 sec · US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
10

Merge slight left onto East William Street

472 ft · 12 sec · East William Street
11

Continue on Lincoln Highway

12 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway
12

Continue on California Emigrant Trail

19 mi · 22 min · California Emigrant Trail
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail

112 ft · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
14

Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail

2.6 mi · 2 min · California Emigrant Trail
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail

167 ft · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
16

Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail

5.5 mi · 6 min · California Emigrant Trail
17

Continue on Lincoln Highway

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Lincoln Highway
18

Continue on Carson Highway

11 mi · 12 min · Carson Highway
19

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 23 sec
20

Merge slight left onto Reno Highway

7.4 mi · 10 min · Reno Highway
21

Continue on West Williams Avenue

1.7 mi · 4 min · West Williams Avenue
22

Turn right onto South Maine Street

505 ft · 10 sec · South Maine Street
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 37.2 miles from Johnson Lane, NV, or about 45m into the drive.

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 16 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.2 miles or 45m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fallon, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Johnson Lane, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Johnson Lane, NV

This is one driving day of about 74.4 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Johnson Lane, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.2 mi from Johnson Lane, NV · 45m into the drive

census-designated place in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dayton, NV

37 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

Carson City, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dayton, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Johnson Lane, 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

$14.82 one way

$29.64 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.69 $31.37
premium $5.59 $16.38 $32.75
diesel $5.61 $16.43 $32.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
Efficient EV 18.6 0 $6.51 $2.98
EV Truck/SUV 29.8 0 $10.42 $4.76

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Johnson Lane, NV

Late night in Johnson Lane on Thursday

Local time

12:03 AM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fallon, NV

Late night in Fallon on Thursday

Local time

12:03 AM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Dayton, NV

37 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

26 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 31m 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 Johnson Lane, NV to Fallon, NV covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Squires Street, Stephanie Way, I 580 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Johnson Lane, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.82 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 Johnson Lane, NV to Fallon, NV is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Johnson Lane, NV to Fallon, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Johnson Lane, NV to Fallon, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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