Deadwood to Fernley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Deadwood from Fernley?

The distance from Deadwood to Fernley is 860.8 miles (1385.3 km) as the crow flies. Fernley is located WSW of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1033 miles, taking about 20h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota and Fernley in Nevada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Deadwood 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.