Boise to Fernley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.5 miles 512.5 km · straight line
382.1 miles estimated 615 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Boise from Fernley?

The distance from Boise to Fernley is 318.5 miles (512.5 km) as the crow flies. Fernley is located SSW of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.1 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and Fernley in Nevada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boise and Fernley. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boise to Fernley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $46–$134* Comfort

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
Fernley
39.61°N, 119.25°W
America/Los_Angeles
1268m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients