Trip from Moapa Valley, NV to Reno, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

9h 27m

Distance

480.3 mi

773 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$96

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

9h 19m ★

6 AM

9h 28m

8 AM

9h 45m

10 AM

9h 33m

12 PM

9h 32m

3 PM

9h 34m

5 PM

9h 44m

8 PM

9h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Moapa Valley, NV

Roy Serafin

city in and county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States

Reno, NV

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Trip Overview

This 480.3-mile journey from Moapa Valley, NV, to Reno, NV, will take approximately 9 hours and 27 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, this trip is best split over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a smaller portion on Silver Peak Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $96, it's a manageable expense for a cross-state adventure. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive feel, characteristic of the Mountain West region it traverses entirely within Nevada.

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

240.2 miles from Moapa Valley, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 480.3-mile route, with only 23% on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a significant period of consistent travel. As you progress, the roads will shift, moving from more open highways to the more winding, local roads indicated by the profile. This means you'll likely experience varied driving conditions and potentially frequent turns, rather than a monotonous interstate experience.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 46 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 262.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 480.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas

8 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway

Merge onto I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

49.2 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway

49.5 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CC 215 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward CC 215 West

61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward Sky Pointe Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38C Toward Sky Pointe Drive

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Moapa Valley, NV to Reno, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Cc 215 West along the way.

Cc 215 West

49.5 mi in | ~55m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	262.3 mi	4h 50m
US 95 ALT	50 mi	58m
Silver Peak Road	45.6 mi	57m
Las Vegas Freeway	41.2 mi	41m
USA Parkway	19.6 mi	30m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	18.6 mi	21m
Bruce Woodbury Beltway	11.9 mi	13m
North Moapa Valley Boulevard	7.3 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moapa Valley, NV and Reno, NV.

Start on North Mateuse Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North Mateuse Street

Continue on Paul Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Paul Avenue

Turn right onto NV 169

7.3 mi · 11 min · North Moapa Valley Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas

Merge onto I 15

41 mi · 41 min · Las Vegas Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 52 Toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Exit 52 Toward CC 215 West Use the slight right lane.

Continue on CC 215

12 mi · 13 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Exit 38C Toward Sky Pointe Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Sky Pointe Drive

299 ft · 8 sec · Sky Pointe Drive

Turn left onto Sky Pointe Drive

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Sky Pointe Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 95

Merge onto I 11; US 95

4.2 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 95

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

Turn right onto US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue

Continue on US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto 3457

25 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street

Continue on US 95

23 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 95 Truck

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

324 ft · 12 sec · US 95 Truck

Merge onto US 95

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

23 mi · 25 min · US 95 ALT

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

27 mi · 32 min · US 95 ALT

Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

3.4 mi · 5 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

Turn right onto US 50

0.9 mi · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail

Enter roundabout onto NV 439

267 ft · 3 sec · USA Parkway

Continue on NV 439

20 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway

Merge onto I 80

19 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 45 sec

Exit 13 Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno

Continue on East 8th Street

400 ft · 18 sec · East 8th Street

Turn left onto US 395 BUS

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Virginia Street

Turn left onto East 4th Street

202 ft · 8 sec · East 4th Street

Turn right

171 ft · 11 sec

Turn right

105 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 9-hour and 27-minute drive, splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan for two strategic stops to break up the 480.3 miles. Consider departing early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight. The longest stretch is over 260 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so ensure you're well-fueled and rested before embarking on that segment. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning to the local roads, as services might be less frequent.

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 240.2 miles from Moapa Valley, NV, or about 4h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 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 106 miles or 1h 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 240.2 miles or 4h 31m 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 240.2 miles or 4h 31m

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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reno, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Moapa Valley, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Moapa Valley, NV

Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Reno, NV

Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Moapa Valley, 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 262.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 240.2 mi from Moapa Valley, NV · 4h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Mammoth Lakes, CA

240 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 Mammoth Lakes, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Mammoth Lakes, CA

240 mi · about 4.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 240 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Las Vegas, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lone Pine, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 240.2 miles from Moapa Valley, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 240 miles or 4.7 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

$95.68 one way

$191.36 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 168 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$101.26	$202.52
premium	$5.59	$105.72	$211.45
diesel	$5.61	$106.04	$212.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$96

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$226–$336

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 168 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	144.1	1	$50.43	$23.05
Efficient EV	120.1	1	$42.03	$19.21
EV Truck/SUV	192.1	2	$67.24	$30.74

Gas CO2

168 kg

EV CO2

56 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Moapa Valley, NV

Night in Moapa Valley on Wednesday

Local time

9:27 PM

PDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reno, NV

Night in Reno on Wednesday

Local time

9:27 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°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

26 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

9h 27m 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 Moapa Valley, NV to Reno, NV covers 480.3 miles and takes about 9h 27m 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 240 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 240.2 miles from Moapa Valley, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $95.68 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.

On the drive from Moapa Valley, NV to Reno, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Cc 215 West along the way.

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Trip from Moapa Valley, NV to Reno, NV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Reno, NV

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Moapa Valley, NV

Reno, NV

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

9h 27m on the road

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