Origin
West Wendover, NV
Evening in West Wendover on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Wendover, NV to Fernley, NV
Drive Time
5h 56m
Distance
362.9 mi
584 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 43m
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6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 3m
3 PM
6h 7m
5 PM
6h 21m
8 PM
5h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Wendover, NV
Alex Moliski
Fernley, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Wendover, NV to Fernley, NV covers 362.9 miles and takes about 5h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Wendover Boulevard, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 357.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.22 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
181.5 miles from West Wendover, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 56m drive with frequent turns across 362.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 357.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 80; US 93 ALT / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 360.4 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
5
2.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 80; US 93 ALT / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80; US 93 ALT / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
360.4 mi into trip
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~5h 50m in
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I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Exit 48
Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fer...
5
360.7 mi into trip
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~5h 50m in
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I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT / Truck Inn Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
5
361.5 mi into trip
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~5h 52m in
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I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 357.5 mi | 5h 45m |
| Wendover Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Truck Inn Way | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 80 BUS | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 357.5 mi, about 5h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wendover, NV and Fernley, NV.
1
Start on Wendover Boulevard
328 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wendover Boulevard
2
Continue on Wendover Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wendover Boulevard
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
5
Merge onto I 80; US 93 ALT
357 mi
·
5 hr 45 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Exit 48
Toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Truck Inn Way
Use the left / none lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto I 80 BUS; US 50 ALT; US 95 ALT
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
10
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 427
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 181.5 miles from West Wendover, NV, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 357.5 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.5 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
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 West Wendover, 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 West Wendover, NV
This is one driving day of about 362.9 miles and 5h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Wendover, 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.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 357.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 181.5 mi from West Wendover, NV · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
181 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 181.5 miles from West Wendover, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 357.5 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
$72.22 one way
$144.45 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $76.27 | $152.53 |
| premium | $5.59 | $79.82 | $159.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.62 | $161.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.9 | 1 | $38.10 | $17.42 |
| Efficient EV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.75 | $14.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.2 | 1 | $50.81 | $23.23 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
5h 56m 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 West Wendover, NV to Fernley, NV covers 362.9 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Wendover Boulevard, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.5 miles from West Wendover, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.22 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 5h 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 80; US 93 ALT / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 360.4 miles (I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from West Wendover, NV to Fernley, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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