Ellensburg to Fernley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

514.6 miles 828.2 km · straight line
617.5 miles estimated 993.8 km · driving distance
12h 25min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
172° S bearing direction

How far is Ellensburg from Fernley?

The distance from Ellensburg to Fernley is 514.6 miles (828.2 km) as the crow flies. Fernley is located S of Ellensburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 617.5 miles, taking about 12h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Ellensburg in Washington 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg to Fernley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 25min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 54min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 9min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ellensburg & Fernley

Quick Facts

Ellensburg
47.00°N, 120.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
470m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients