Origin
Reno, NV
Afternoon in Reno on Sunday
Local time
4:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reno, NV to Las Vegas, NV
Drive Time
8h 32m
Distance
431.2 mi
694 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 24m
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6 AM
8h 32m
8 AM
8h 47m
10 AM
8h 37m
12 PM
8h 36m
3 PM
8h 38m
5 PM
8h 47m
8 PM
8h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reno, NV
𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓮 𝓦𝓮𝓼𝓽 ™
Las Vegas, NV
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Traveling from Reno to Las Vegas covers 431.2 miles of Nevada’s diverse Mountain West landscape. Expect to spend about 8 hours and 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a journey best suited for a two-day itinerary rather than a single push. You will navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, and US 95 ALT to reach your destination. Budget approximately $86 for fuel to complete the trip. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it requires more focus than a standard interstate cruise. Planning for an overnight stay allows you to manage the distance comfortably while enjoying the transition between these two iconic Nevada hubs.
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
215.6 miles from Reno, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a distinct personality, moving away from the typical monotonous interstate grind. With only 11% of the route on major highways, you will encounter a more technical, turn-heavy experience that demands your full attention. The longest uninterrupted section is a 262.4-mile stretch along Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as the core of your journey. As you progress, the road shifts from fast-paced stretches to local roads that require steady navigation. Prepare for a drive that changes rhythm frequently, keeping the experience engaging for those who prefer maneuvering through the landscape over simple highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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 262.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 4th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 431.2 miles you will encounter 23 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: at 0.1 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (University Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Maple Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 4th Street
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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University Way
Turn left onto University Way
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Maple Street
Take the ramp onto East Maple Street toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemucca
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemu...
7
430.7 mi into trip
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~8h 30m in
Take the exit toward Cashman Field
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75A
Toward Cashman Field
7
431.1 mi into trip
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~8h 32m in
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NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Turn left onto NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.4 mi | 4h 50m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| US 95 ALT | 26.7 mi | 32m |
| North Main Street | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| USA Parkway | 19 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 18.8 mi | 21m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| East Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno, NV and Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
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this road
2
Turn left
171 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right onto East 4th Street
186 ft
·
13 sec
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East 4th Street
4
Turn left onto University Way
0.3 mi
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53 sec
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University Way
5
Take the ramp onto East Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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East Maple Street
Toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemucca
6
Merge onto I 80
19 mi
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21 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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9 sec
Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
8
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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this road
Exit 32
Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
9
Turn right onto NV 439
19 mi
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29 min
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USA Parkway
10
Continue on US 50
0.8 mi
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53 sec
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California Emigrant Trail
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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25 sec
12
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
13
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
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US 95 ALT
14
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
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North Main Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
20
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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Front Street
22
Continue on US 95
35 mi
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37 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi
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22 min
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Silver Peak Road
24
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Cinnabar Way
25
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Silver Peak Road
26
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Silver Peak Road
27
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Crook Avenue
29
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
30
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
31
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
32
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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South 2nd Street
33
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
34
Continue on I 11; US 95
18 mi
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20 min
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Purple Heart Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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31 sec
Exit 75A
Toward Cashman Field
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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North Las Vegas Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
37
Turn left onto NV 579
62 ft
·
1 sec
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East Bonanza Road
Use the left lane.
38
Arrive at destination
NV 579
Trip Plan
Given the 8.5-hour driving time, pacing is essential for a safe arrival in Las Vegas. Plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and manage the long stretches of local road travel. Since the route relies heavily on secondary roads, double-check your fuel levels before embarking on the 262.4-mile segment of the Veterans Memorial Highway to avoid being caught short between service points. Splitting the drive over two days is highly recommended to keep fatigue at bay on these winding, turn-heavy roads. Prioritize an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours, as navigating the more technical sections of the route is significantly easier when visibility is at its peak.
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 215.6 miles from Reno, NV, or about 4h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 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 95 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.6 miles or 4h 21m 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 215.6 miles or 4h 21m
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 7h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Vegas, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Reno, 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 Reno, NV
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Reno, 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 262.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 215.6 mi from Reno, NV · 4h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
216 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, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
216 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 216 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 215.6 miles from Reno, 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 262.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Las Vegas, NV
The final approach into Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Las Vegas, 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
$85.82 one way
$171.63 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $90.62 | $181.24 |
| premium | $5.59 | $94.85 | $189.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $95.80 | $191.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.4 | 1 | $45.28 | $20.70 |
| Efficient EV | 107.8 | 1 | $37.73 | $17.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.5 | 2 | $60.37 | $27.60 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
50 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.
Destination
Las Vegas, NV
Afternoon in Las Vegas on Sunday
Local time
4:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 32m 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 Reno, NV to Las Vegas, NV covers 431.2 miles and takes about 8h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, 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 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 215.6 miles from Reno, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.82 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 431.2 miles you will encounter 23 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: at 0.1 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (University Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Maple Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Reno, NV to Las Vegas, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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