Origin
Spring Valley, NV
Afternoon in Spring Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, NV to Fernley, NV
Drive Time
7h 53m
Distance
401.1 mi
645 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 45m
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6 AM
7h 54m
8 AM
8h 12m
10 AM
8h 0m
12 PM
7h 58m
3 PM
8h 1m
5 PM
8h 11m
8 PM
7h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, NV
Stephen Leonardi
Fernley, NV
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Trip Overview
Spanning 401.1 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Spring Valley to Fernley is a significant journey that takes approximately 7 hours and 53 minutes. While the route is technically manageable in a single day, the duration makes it a long haul behind the wheel. You should budget about $80 for fuel to complete the trek. The path primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, and Reno Highway. Because of the turn-heavy local nature of the drive, you should decide if you prefer a focused day of travel or if you would rather split the journey to maintain your energy levels.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.5 miles from Spring Valley, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive that feels more like a technical local excursion than a simple highway cruise, as the route maintains a very low highway share of only 2%. You will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads, which keeps the driving experience engaging and requires your full attention. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on Veterans Memorial Highway, where you will cover 298.4 miles. As you progress through the Mountain West, the road transitions from the initial highway stretches into a series of turns that define the second half of the trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 298.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Spring Valley Parkway North.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 401.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Spring Valley Parkway North
At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Turn left onto NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
4
4.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
377.6 mi into trip
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~7h 23m in
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US 50 / Reno Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 50 / Reno Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 298.4 mi | 5h 31m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Reno Highway | 15.3 mi | 18m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| US 50 ALT | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| South Rainbow Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| McLean Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 298.4 mi, about 5h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NV and Fernley, NV.
1
Start on Verdugo Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Verdugo Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Spring Valley Parkway North
3
Turn left onto NV 595
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North
5
Merge onto I 11; US 95
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
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46 sec
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South 2nd Street
8
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
11
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
12
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Silver Peak Road
14
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
15
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
18
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
20
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 95 Truck
22
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
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US 95 Truck
23
Merge onto US 95
69 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Turn left onto Saint Clair Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Clair Road
25
Turn right onto North Allen Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Allen Road
26
Turn left onto NV 117
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheckler Road
27
Turn right onto NV 715
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McLean Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Reno Highway
Use the none lane.
29
Continue on US 50 ALT
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50 ALT
Use the none lane.
30
Continue on US 50 ALT
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 50 ALT
Use the none lane.
31
Enter roundabout onto US 50 ALT
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
32
Continue on US 50 ALT
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
33
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 427
Trip Plan
Planning for two stops is essential to keep your momentum steady during this nearly eight-hour drive. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to ensure you arrive in Fernley before dark. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, as the $80 budget assumes steady travel conditions. Since you have a long stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway, use that time to settle into a comfortable pace before the road becomes more technical. Prioritizing these breaks will help you handle the winding segments safely and comfortably.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.5 miles from Spring Valley, NV, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.4 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 88 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.5 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 37m
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 Valley, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Valley, NV
This is one driving day of about 401.1 miles and 7h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Spring Valley, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 298.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 200.5 mi from Spring Valley, NV · 3h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
201 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.5 miles from Spring Valley, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 298.4 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.83 one way
$159.65 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $84.29 | $168.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $88.23 | $176.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $89.11 | $178.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.3 | 1 | $42.12 | $19.25 |
| Efficient EV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.10 | $16.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.4 | 2 | $56.15 | $25.67 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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
4:16 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
15 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
7h 53m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Valley, NV to Fernley, NV covers 401.1 miles and takes about 7h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, Reno Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200.5 miles from Spring Valley, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 401.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Spring Valley, NV to Fernley, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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