Reno, NV Road Trips

Drivers starting from Reno, NV have 14 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 527-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Reno, NV head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

23

Longest Drive

527.3 mi

Laughlin, NV

Quickest Drive

19m

Spanish Springs, NV

Plan Around Reno, NV

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Reno, NV is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Laughlin, NV to Reno, NV 527.2 mi · 10h 18m Whitney, NV to Reno, NV 453.1 mi · 7h 22m Alamo, NV to Reno, NV 392.1 mi · 8h 12m Carlin, NV to Reno, NV 268.6 mi · 4h 28m

Continue From Reno, NV

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Reno, NV to Laughlin, NV 527.3 mi · 10h 21m Reno, NV to Bunkerville, NV 500 mi · 9h 48m Reno, NV to Las Vegas, NV 431.2 mi · 8h 32m Reno, NV to North Las Vegas, NV 430 mi · 8h 36m

Trips from Reno, NV

Reno, NV to Laughlin, NV

527.3 mi 10h 21m

Reno, NV to Bunkerville, NV

500 mi 9h 48m

Reno, NV to Las Vegas, NV

431.2 mi 8h 32m

Reno, NV to North Las Vegas, NV

430 mi 8h 36m

Reno, NV to Alamo, NV

392 mi 8h 12m

Reno, NV to Elko, NV

289.1 mi 4h 50m

Reno, NV to Lovelock, NV

93.2 mi 1h 36m

Reno, NV to Smith, NV

84.3 mi 1h 53m

Reno, NV to Fallon, NV

62.8 mi 1h 5m

Reno, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

54.8 mi 1h 9m

Reno, NV to Dayton, NV

41.7 mi 47m

Reno, NV to Fernley, NV

34.3 mi 41m

Reno, NV to Carson City, NV

31.6 mi 40m

Reno, NV to Spanish Springs, NV

12.3 mi 19m

Driving from Reno, NV

On average, trips departing from Reno, NV run 213 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 11m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 527 miles (10h 21m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Reno, NV most often head toward Laughlin, NV (527.3 mi, 10h 21m), Bunkerville, NV (500 mi, 9h 48m), Las Vegas, NV (431.2 mi, 8h 32m), North Las Vegas, NV (430 mi, 8h 36m), and Alamo, NV (392 mi, 8h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NV currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 213-mile trip from Reno, NV, budget about $42 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Reno, NV and 9 routes heading into Reno, NV, covering 23 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 527 miles.

The longest mapped route from Reno, NV covers 527 miles and takes approximately 10h 21m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Reno, NV runs about 213 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 213-mile trip from Reno, NV costs roughly $42 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Reno, NV include Laughlin, NV, Bunkerville, NV, Las Vegas, NV and North Las Vegas, NV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.