Origin
Johnson Lane, NV
Late night in Johnson Lane on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
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Trip from Johnson Lane, NV to Fernley, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnson Lane, NV
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Fernley, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Fernley, NV covers 61.9 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 21.1 miles on California Emigrant Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.33 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: 61.9 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 (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Fernley, NV covers 61.9 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 18 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 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 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 61.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 9.2 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.2 mi into trip
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~17m 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
13.8 mi into trip
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~22m 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
14.2 mi into trip
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~23m 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
14.2 mi into trip
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~23m 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
45.1 mi into trip
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~1h 5m 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 Johnson Lane, NV and Fernley, NV, road signs point toward Dayton, Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin and Ely.
Dayton
9.2 mi in
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~17m
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via US 395
Fallon
9.2 mi in
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~17m
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via US 395
Silver Springs
45.1 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via US 50
Austin
45.1 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via US 50
Ely
45.1 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| California Emigrant Trail | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| US 50 ALT | 14.2 mi | 18m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| US 395 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Stephanie Way | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Squires Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 50 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
California Emigrant Trail
— 21.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Lane, NV and Fernley, NV.
1
Start on High Pointe Court
0.2 mi
·
41 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 onto US 395
5.4 mi
·
7 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
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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 ALT; US 95 ALT
241 ft
·
3 sec
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US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
16
Continue on US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
14 mi
·
18 min
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US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 427
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 427
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Johnson Lane, NV · 47m 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 Johnson Lane, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fernley, NV
The final approach into Fernley, 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
$12.33 one way
$24.66 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.63 | $27.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
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 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
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
Fernley, NV
Late night in Fernley on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
26°F
Areas Of Blowing Dust then Mostly Clear
N 0 to 20 mph
0% chance
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
8 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Fernley, NV covers 61.9 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 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 $12.33 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 61.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 9.2 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Johnson Lane, NV and Fernley, NV, road signs point toward Dayton, Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin and Ely.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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