Origin
Reno, NV
Evening in Reno on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reno, NV to Smith, NV
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
84.3 mi
136 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reno, NV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Reno to Smith, Nevada, you can expect an 84.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 53 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Mountain West region, making it a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway, US 395, and NV 208. Budgeting around $17 for fuel should cover your travel costs for this distance. Since the drive is relatively short, it offers a manageable transition from the urban atmosphere of Reno to the quieter environment of Smith.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.2 miles from Reno, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing fast-paced highway segments with more localized road conditions. You will spend roughly 42% of your time on highways, though the experience shifts as you transition between the different road types. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the initial 34.7 miles on the Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway. Expect the road's personality to change as you move off the main thoroughfares and onto NV 208, requiring you to remain alert to shifting speed limits and varying road widths. It is a functional drive that requires steady focus rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 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 84.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (East Maple Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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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East 4th Street
Turn right onto East 4th Street
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...
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 580, US 395: Carson City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City
7
49.3 mi into trip
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~1h in
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US 395
At end of road, turn right onto US 395
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway | 34.7 mi | 39m |
| US 395 | 19.3 mi | 29m |
| NV 208 | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| South Carson Street | 11 mi | 14m |
| County Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Woodfords Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| University Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
— 34.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno, NV and Smith, NV.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
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
·
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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 15
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City
9
Merge onto I 580; US 395
35 mi
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39 min
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Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
10
Turn left onto US 395
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Carson Street
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
488 ft
·
13 sec
12
Turn straight onto NV 88
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Woodfords Road
13
Enter roundabout onto County Road
144 ft
·
2 sec
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County Road
14
Continue on County Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 395
19 mi
·
29 min
·
US 395
Use the left / none lanes.
16
Turn left onto NV 208
16 mi
·
23 min
·
NV 208
Use the left lane.
17
Turn straight onto NV 208
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
NV 208
18
Arrive at destination
NV 208
Trip Plan
Because this is a single-day trip with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. While the 1-hour and 53-minute duration is quite manageable, keep in mind that you are tackling the entire 84.3-mile distance in one go. Since there are no scheduled stops in the data, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Reno to avoid any mid-route stress. A smart tip for this specific drive is to keep an eye on your transition points between the Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway and US 395 to ensure you stay on track early in your journey. Making this a direct drive allows you to maximize your time once you arrive in Smith.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.2 miles from Reno, NV, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smith, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Reno, NV
This is one driving day of about 84.3 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Reno, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway for about 34.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Reno, NV · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Reno, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smith, NV
The final approach into Smith, 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 Smith, NV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.78 one way
$33.55 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
| premium | $5.59 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Smith, NV
Evening in Smith on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°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.
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
7 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
1h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Smith, NV covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway, US 395, NV 208. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.2 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 $16.78 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 84.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (East Maple Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Reno, NV to Smith, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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