Where is Fernley, Nevada, USA?

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Where is Fernley Located? - Fernley is a city located in the Lyon County of Nevada, United States. Fernley lies between 43.2286174 Degrees North latitudes and 88.1103691 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Fernley, Nevada

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Where is Fernley?: The Google Map showing the location of Fernley in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Where is Fernley Located?

Fernley is a city located in the Lyon County of Nevada, United States. Fernley lies between 43.2286174 Degrees North latitudes and 88.1103691 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Fernley city is 22895 people and the city has a total area of 122.58 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Fernley, Nevada Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFernley
CountyLyon County
StateNevada
State CapitalCarson City
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude39.6077° N
Longitude119.2518° W
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Land Area122.27 sq mi
Water Area0.17 sq mi
Total Area122.44 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)22,895 (2020 Census)
Population Density187 per sq mi
ZIP Codes89408
Area Code775
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code32-25700
Congressional District2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Fernley, Nevada

  • Sparks, Nevada — 31 mi West
  • Reno, Nevada — 35 mi West
  • Fallon, Nevada — 30 mi East
  • Silver Springs, Nevada — 14 mi Southeast
  • Dayton, Nevada — 33 mi Southwest
  • Virginia City, Nevada — 40 mi Southwest
  • Carson City, Nevada — 44 mi Southwest
  • Yerington, Nevada — 54 mi South
  • Stagecoach, Nevada — 25 mi South
  • Wadsworth, Nevada — 13 mi Northwest

Driving Distances from Fernley, Nevada

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Silver SpringsNevada1418 min
WadsworthNevada1315 min
FallonNevada3030 min
SparksNevada3130 min
RenoNevada3535 min
DaytonNevada3340 min
Carson CityNevada4445 min
Virginia CityNevada4050 min
YeringtonNevada541 hr
SusanvilleCalifornia1192 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Fernley, Nevada

CategoryInformation
Airport NameReno–Tahoe International Airport
IATA CodeRNO
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 80, U.S. Route 50 Alternate, U.S. Route 95 Alternate, State Route 427
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Reno
Local Bus/Transit ServiceSilver Rider Transit
  • Interstate 80 - Major transcontinental highway connecting Fernley with Reno, Elko and northern California.
  • U.S. Route 50 Alternate - Connects the city with Fallon, Carson City and western Nevada communities.
  • U.S. Route 95 Alternate - North-south route linking Fernley with Yerington and Interstate 80.
  • State Route 427 - Provides access between Fernley, Wadsworth and nearby industrial areas.

What are top Places to Visit in Fernley, Nevada

Landmark NameType
Out of Town ParkCommunity Park
In-Town ParkCity Park
Fernley Wildlife Management AreaWildlife Area
Truckee CanalHistoric Waterway
Pyramid LakeNatural Attraction
Lahontan State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area
Stockman's CasinoCasino
Green Valley ParkPark
The Golf Club at FernleyGolf Course
Western Nevada Historic SitesHistoric Attraction

Colleges and Universities in Fernley, Nevada

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Western Nevada College – Fernley CenterPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
University of Nevada, RenoPublicUniversityFlagship research university
Truckee Meadows Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical programs
Lyon County School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictRegional public education

Waterbodies in Fernley, Nevada

Truckee Canal, Fernley Wildlife Management Area Lakes, Truckee River, Pyramid Lake, Carson River, Lahontan Reservoir, Humboldt Sink, Carson Lake

Golf Courses in Fernley, Nevada

The Golf Club at Fernley, Dayton Valley Golf Club, Silver Oak Golf Course, Red Hawk Golf and Resort, Eagle Valley Golf Course, Wolf Run Golf Club

Fernley, Nevada — Key Historical Facts

  • Fernley was established in 1904 as a settlement along the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Truckee Canal irrigation project.
  • The city's early economy was built on agriculture, with irrigation transforming the surrounding desert into productive farmland.
  • The completion of Interstate 80 strengthened Fernley's position as an important transportation, warehousing, and distribution center in northern Nevada.
  • Fernley officially incorporated as a city in 2001 and has experienced steady residential and commercial growth since then.
  • Today, Fernley serves as one of the fastest-growing communities in Lyon County, offering convenient access to Reno, Fallon, outdoor recreation, and major freight corridors.

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