Fernley to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.5 miles 638.1 km · straight line
475.8 miles estimated 765.7 km · driving distance
9h 34min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fernley from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Fernley to Salt Lake City is 396.5 miles (638.1 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located ENE of Fernley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 475.8 miles, taking about 9h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Fernley in Nevada and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fernley and Salt Lake City. 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 Fernley to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 34min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 29min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 5min $57–$167* Comfort

Quick Facts

Fernley
39.61°N, 119.25°W
America/Los_Angeles
1268m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients