Origin
Spring Creek, NV
Morning in Spring Creek on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Reno, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
305.5 mi
492 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
★
6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Creek, NV
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Reno, NV
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Trip Overview
This 305.5-mile drive from Spring Creek, Nevada to Reno, Nevada will take approximately 5 hours and 17 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll be navigating primarily along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Lamoille Highway, and Mountain City Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $61, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region. Consider this a practical, turn-heavy local drive that requires your attention throughout. While there's only one suggested stop, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
152.7 miles from Spring Creek, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 17m. Total distance: 305.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 305.5-mile journey, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 287.2 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This means the route is less about high-speed cruising and more about navigating a series of turns and local road segments. The character of the drive will likely involve varied road conditions and a need for constant awareness of your surroundings rather than long periods of monotonous highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 287.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Glen Haven Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 17m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Glen Haven Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Spring Creek Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (NV 227 / Lamoille Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Glen Haven Drive
Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Spring Creek Parkway
Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NV 227 / Lamoille Highway
Enter roundabout onto NV 227 / Lamoille Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Silver Street
Turn left onto Silver Street
Navigation decision point
5
304.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 287.2 mi | 4h 44m |
| Lamoille Highway | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| Mountain City Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Spring Creek Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Silver Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Frisco Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North Virginia Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 287.2 mi, about 4h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Reno, NV.
1
Start on Frisco Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Frisco Drive
2
Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Haven Drive
3
Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Creek Parkway
4
Turn right onto NV 227
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamoille Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto NV 227
109 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lamoille Highway
6
Continue on NV 227
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Lamoille Highway
7
Continue on NV 227
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 5th Street
8
Turn left onto Silver Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
9
Continue on NV 225
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain City Highway
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
11
Merge onto I 80
287 mi
·
4 hr 44 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
13
Continue on East 8th Street
400 ft
·
18 sec
·
East 8th Street
14
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Virginia Street
15
Turn left onto East 4th Street
202 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 4th Street
16
Turn right
171 ft
·
11 sec
17
Turn right
105 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 17-minute duration, starting your trip from Spring Creek early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize fatigue. While there's only one suggested stop, plan for additional brief breaks as needed, especially considering the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $61, and service stations might be spaced out on some of the local road sections. A key tip for this route is to closely follow your GPS, as the numerous turns on local roads can be easy to miss without clear navigation.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.7 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 287.2 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 67 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.7 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reno, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spring Creek, 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 Spring Creek, NV
This is one driving day of about 305.5 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Spring Creek, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 287.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.7 mi from Spring Creek, NV · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.7 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 287.2 miles.
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.
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
$60.86 one way
$121.72 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $64.41 | $128.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $67.25 | $134.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.45 | $134.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.08 | $14.66 |
| Efficient EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.73 | $12.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.2 | 1 | $42.77 | $19.55 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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
Reno, NV
Morning in Reno on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
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.
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
21 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
5h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Creek, NV to Reno, NV covers 305.5 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Lamoille Highway, Mountain City Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.7 miles from Spring Creek, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 17m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Glen Haven Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Spring Creek Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (NV 227 / Lamoille Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Spring Creek, NV to Reno, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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