Origin
Alamo, NV
Afternoon in Alamo on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alamo, NV to Reno, NV
Drive Time
8h 12m
Distance
392.1 mi
631 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 5m
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6 AM
8h 13m
8 AM
8h 29m
10 AM
8h 19m
12 PM
8h 17m
3 PM
8h 19m
5 PM
8h 28m
8 PM
8h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alamo, NV
Mark Direen
Reno, NV
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Trip Overview
Spanning 392.1 miles across Nevada, this journey from Alamo to Reno takes approximately 8 hours and 12 minutes of pure driving time. Because of the length and the technical nature of the roads, you should plan to split this trip over 2 days to maintain a comfortable pace. You will navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, the Extraterrestrial Highway, and US 95 ALT, creating a diverse path through the Mountain West. Expect to set aside roughly $78 for fuel, though you should verify current local prices before heading out. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer a slower, turn-heavy local experience rather than a quick interstate sprint.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
196.1 miles from Alamo, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a dynamic experience behind the wheel, as this route is classified as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight highway haul. With only 18% of the journey consisting of major highways, you will spend most of your time navigating regional roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 131.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides a significant period of steady driving. As you transition between these segments, the road character shifts frequently, requiring you to adapt to varying road conditions. It is a challenging but engaging drive that moves away from the monotony of typical interstate travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 131.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4469 / Broadway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 19 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4469 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 93 / Great Basin Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (NV 318 / Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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4469 / Broadway
Turn left onto 4469 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 93 / Great Basin Highway
Turn left onto US 93 / Great Basin Highway
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
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NV 318 / Sunnyside Road
Turn left onto NV 318 / Sunnyside Road
Navigation decision point
4
111.3 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
5
391.4 mi into trip
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~8h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 131.8 mi | 2h 26m |
| Extraterrestrial Highway | 84 mi | 2h 4m |
| US 95 ALT | 50 mi | 58m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 27.5 mi | 30m |
| Grand Army Highway | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| USA Parkway | 19.6 mi | 30m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Warm Springs Road | 14.4 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 131.8 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, NV and Reno, NV.
1
Start on North Purple Sage Avenue
283 ft
·
14 sec
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North Purple Sage Avenue
2
Turn left onto 4469
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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Broadway
3
Turn left onto US 93
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Great Basin Highway
4
Turn left onto NV 318
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
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Sunnyside Road
5
Turn slight left onto NV 375
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Warm Springs Road
6
Continue on NV 375
84 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
Extraterrestrial Highway
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
16 mi
·
16 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8
Continue on US 6
22 mi
·
23 min
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Grand Army Highway
9
Continue on US 6
12 mi
·
13 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Turn right onto US 6; US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Erie Street
11
Continue on US 6; US 95
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
12
Continue on US 6; US 95
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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Front Street
14
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Plymire Street
16
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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US 95 Truck
18
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
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US 95 Truck
19
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
21
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
23
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
24
Turn right onto US 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
25
Enter roundabout onto NV 439
267 ft
·
3 sec
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USA Parkway
26
Continue on NV 439
20 mi
·
30 min
·
USA Parkway
27
Merge onto I 80
19 mi
·
21 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
29
Continue on East 8th Street
400 ft
·
18 sec
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East 8th Street
30
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Virginia Street
31
Turn left onto East 4th Street
202 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 4th Street
32
Turn right
171 ft
·
11 sec
33
Turn right
105 ft
·
7 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, leaving early in the morning is essential to maximize daylight and reach your overnight stop safely. Plan for at least 2 dedicated stops along the way to break up the 392.1-mile distance and manage fatigue on the more technical sections. Since fuel costs are estimated at $78, keep an eye on your gauge during that long 131.8-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway to avoid running low in remote areas. Because this path is heavy on local roads, prioritize steady, cautious driving rather than trying to rush your arrival. Taking two days allows you to handle the turns without feeling pressured by the clock.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 196.1 miles from Alamo, NV, or about 4h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 86 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 196.1 miles or 4h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 196.1 miles or 4h 12m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reno, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alamo, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alamo, NV
Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Reno, NV
Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Alamo, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 131.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 196.1 mi from Alamo, NV · 4h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
196 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in South Lake Tahoe, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
196 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near South Lake Tahoe, CA after about 196 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 196.1 miles from Alamo, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 196 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Reno, NV
The final approach into Reno, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Reno, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Reno, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.03 one way
$156.07 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $82.40 | $164.81 |
| premium | $5.59 | $86.25 | $172.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $87.11 | $174.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.6 | 1 | $41.17 | $18.82 |
| Efficient EV | 98 | 1 | $34.31 | $15.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.8 | 1 | $54.89 | $25.09 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Reno, NV
Afternoon in Reno on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 12m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alamo, NV to Reno, NV covers 392.1 miles and takes about 8h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Extraterrestrial Highway, US 95 ALT. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 196 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 196.1 miles from Alamo, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $78.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 19 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4469 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 93 / Great Basin Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (NV 318 / Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alamo, NV to Reno, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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