Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
84.5 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
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The drive from Smith, NV to Reno, NV covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, County Road, Woodfords Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
42.3 miles from Smith, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 84.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Smith, NV to Reno, NV is easy. At 1h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Smith, NV to Reno, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodfords Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 580 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sinclair Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Smith, NV and Reno, NV.
Start on the route
Keep slight right
Keep slight right
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue straight
Turn left onto County Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Woodfords Road
Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
Turn left
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Turn right onto Sinclair Street
Continue on Lake Street
Turn left onto Plaza Street
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 47m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reno, NV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Smith, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Smith, NV
This is one driving day of about 84.5 miles and 1h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.3 mi from Smith, NV · 47m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Smith, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.47 one way
$32.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| premium | $5.57 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.87 | $4.06 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Smith on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Reno on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
30°F
South Lake Tahoe, CA
42 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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