Origin
Spring Creek, NV
Afternoon in Spring Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Fernley, NV
Drive Time
4h
Distance
272.8 mi
439 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
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6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Creek, NV
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Fernley, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Creek, NV to Fernley, NV covers 272.8 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, Lamoille Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.4 miles from Spring Creek, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 272.8 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.
Glen Haven Drive 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring Creek, NV to Fernley, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Haven Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Creek Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lamoille Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Silver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mountain City Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Glen Haven Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Fernley, NV.
1
Start on Frisco Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Frisco Drive
2
Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Haven Drive
3
Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Creek Parkway
4
Turn right onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamoille Highway
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lamoille Highway
6
Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Lamoille Highway
7
Continue on South 5th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 5th Street
8
Turn left onto Silver Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
9
Continue on Mountain City Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain City Highway
10
Turn left onto I 80 West: Reno
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 80 West: Reno
11
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
252 mi
·
4 hr 4 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
13
Turn left onto Truck Inn Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Truck Inn Way
14
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
15
Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 136.4 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 2h 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 80 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.4 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fernley, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spring Creek, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Creek, NV
This is one driving day of about 272.8 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Creek, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.4 mi from Spring Creek, NV · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.4 miles from Spring Creek, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fernley, NV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.29 one way
$108.58 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $57.33 | $114.66 |
| premium | $5.59 | $60.01 | $120.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.61 | $121.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.64 | $13.09 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.87 | $10.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.1 | 1 | $38.19 | $17.46 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Fernley on Sunday
Local time
4:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Creek, NV to Fernley, NV covers 272.8 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, Lamoille Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.4 miles from Spring Creek, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring Creek, NV to Fernley, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spring Creek, NV to Fernley, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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