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Trip from Reno, NV to Mogul, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

13m

Distance

9.8 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

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

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

Reno, NV

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Downtown Mogul, NV, NV

Mogul, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Reno, NV to Mogul, NV covers 9.8 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 40 Old, North Virginia Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 9.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East 8th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (East 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (I 80 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles (I 80 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | East 8th Street

Turn left onto East 8th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 80 BUS

Take the exit onto I 80 BUS toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 5 Toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
8
8.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 80 BUS

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 BUS toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 5 Toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
6
8.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425

Enter roundabout onto US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
9.6 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward Mogul

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward Mogul

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 Reno, NV to Mogul, NV, road signs begin pointing toward San Francisco along the way.

San Francisco

0.5 mi in | ~2m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 8 mi 9m
US 40 Old 0.5 mi <1m
North Virginia Street 0.4 mi 1m
I 80 BUS 0.3 mi <1m
East 8th Street <0.1 mi <1m
East 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

105 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn left

171 ft · 16 sec
3

Turn left onto East 4th Street

202 ft · 11 sec · East 4th Street
4

Turn right onto US 395 BUS

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Virginia Street
5

Turn left onto East 8th Street

416 ft · 13 sec · East 8th Street
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 80 West: Sacramento, San Francisco
7

Merge onto I 80

7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8

Take the exit onto I 80 BUS

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 80 BUS
Exit 5 Toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 BUS

119 ft · 3 sec · I 80 BUS
Exit 5 Toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
10

Enter roundabout onto US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425

399 ft · 8 sec · US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425
11

Continue on US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425

0.4 mi · 31 sec · US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425
12

Merge onto I 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 7 Toward Mogul Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right

88 ft · 4 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.95 one way

$3.90 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $2.07 $4.13
premium $5.59 $2.16 $4.31
diesel $5.61 $2.16 $4.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.03 $0.47
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.86 $0.39
EV Truck/SUV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Reno, NV

Afternoon in Reno on Thursday

Local time

3:09 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Sunny

N 5 to 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:25AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Destination

Mogul, NV

Afternoon in Mogul on Thursday

Local time

3:09 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Mogul, NV covers 9.8 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 40 Old, North Virginia Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 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 $1.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (East 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (I 80 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles (I 80 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Reno, NV to Mogul, NV, road signs begin pointing toward San Francisco along the way.

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