Origin
Laughlin, NV
Afternoon in Laughlin on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laughlin, NV to Reno, NV
Drive Time
10h 18m
Distance
527.2 mi
848 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$105
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 9m
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6 AM
10h 19m
8 AM
10h 37m
10 AM
10h 25m
12 PM
10h 23m
3 PM
10h 26m
5 PM
10h 36m
8 PM
10h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laughlin, NV
Abhishek Navlakha
Reno, NV
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Laughlin to Reno covers 527.2 miles across the Nevada desert, a journey that typically takes 10 hours and 18 minutes of pure drive time. Because of the significant distance, you should plan for at least two days to complete the trip comfortably rather than attempting it in one exhausting stretch. You will primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, and Silver Peak Road. Budget approximately $105 for fuel to cover this cross-state transit. Since you are moving from the southern portion of the Mountain West to the northern region, prepare for a long-distance drive that demands careful pacing.
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
263.6 miles from Laughlin, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route offers a distinct change of pace, featuring a low highway share of only 13 percent, which means you will spend most of your time on secondary roads rather than major interstates. You should be prepared for a significant long-haul experience, highlighted by a staggering 316.2-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a varied driving environment that shifts from the immediate desert surroundings of Laughlin to the more expansive, remote stretches toward Reno. The personality of this drive is best described as a steady, long-distance trek that requires consistent focus and patience as you transition across the state.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 43 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 316.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 18m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. You will hit about 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near F Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 527.2 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (F Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Laughlin Civic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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F Street
Turn right onto F Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Laughlin Civic Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Laughlin Civic Drive
Navigation decision point
5
19.3 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
73.2 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: La...
5
526.4 mi into trip
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~10h 15m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Laughlin, NV to Reno, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Henderson along the way.
Henderson
73.2 mi in
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~1h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 316.2 mi | 5h 47m |
| US 95 ALT | 50 mi | 58m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 38.9 mi | 44m |
| USA Parkway | 19.6 mi | 30m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Laughlin Highway | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 316.2 mi, about 5h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laughlin, NV and Reno, NV.
1
Start on this road
146 ft
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10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto F Street
167 ft
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19 sec
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F Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Laughlin Civic Drive
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Laughlin Civic Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto NV 163
18 mi
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21 min
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Laughlin Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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31 sec
6
Merge onto US 95
54 mi
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56 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on NV 173
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
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32 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
9
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Boulder City Bypass
10
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
39 mi
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44 min
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Purple Heart Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
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46 sec
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South 2nd Street
13
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
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West Main Street
14
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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South Sundog Avenue
16
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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East Crook Avenue
17
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
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35 min
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Silver Peak Road
19
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Cinnabar Way
20
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
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22 min
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Silver Peak Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
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37 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
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3 min
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Front Street
23
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
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8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Plymire Street
25
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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US 95 Truck
27
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
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US 95 Truck
28
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
30
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Goldfield Avenue
31
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
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US 95 ALT
32
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
33
Turn right onto US 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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California Emigrant Trail
34
Enter roundabout onto NV 439
267 ft
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3 sec
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USA Parkway
35
Continue on NV 439
20 mi
·
30 min
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USA Parkway
36
Merge onto I 80
19 mi
·
21 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
38
Continue on East 8th Street
400 ft
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18 sec
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East 8th Street
39
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
0.4 mi
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1 min
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North Virginia Street
40
Turn left onto East 4th Street
202 ft
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8 sec
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East 4th Street
41
Turn right
171 ft
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11 sec
42
Turn right
105 ft
·
7 sec
43
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To manage the 527.2-mile journey effectively, aim to break the trip into two days to avoid driver fatigue. With two recommended stops along the way, plan your breaks strategically to ensure you stay refreshed during the longest stretches of the drive. Given the remote nature of the terrain, double-check your fuel levels before embarking on the Veterans Memorial Highway portion, as services may be spaced out. Since this is a significant commitment of over 10 hours, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to maximize daylight and reach your destination safely. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially when navigating the non-highway sections of the route.
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 263.6 miles from Laughlin, NV, or about 4h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 316.2 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 116 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 263.6 miles or 4h 53m 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 263.6 miles or 4h 53m
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 8h 57m
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 Laughlin, 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 Laughlin, NV
Aim for roughly 264 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Reno, NV
Aim for roughly 264 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from Laughlin, 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 316.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 263.6 mi from Laughlin, NV · 4h 53m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
174 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
348 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
264 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 264 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 263.6 miles from Laughlin, 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 316.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 264 miles or 5.2 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
$104.92 one way
$209.84 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
185 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $110.80 | $221.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $115.96 | $231.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $117.13 | $234.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$105
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$235–$345
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 184.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 158.2 | 1 | $55.36 | $25.31 |
| Efficient EV | 131.8 | 1 | $46.13 | $21.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 210.9 | 2 | $73.81 | $33.74 |
Gas CO2
184 kg
EV CO2
62 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
4:05 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
22 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
10h 18m 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 Laughlin, NV to Reno, NV covers 527.2 miles and takes about 10h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, Silver Peak Road. 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 264 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 263.6 miles from Laughlin, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $104.92 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 527.2 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (F Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Laughlin Civic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Laughlin, NV to Reno, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Henderson along the way.
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