Driving times and distances from Reno to other cities in Nevada can be deceiving. Several major towns are close to the Reno/Sparks metro area, but reaching more remote destinations may take hours. For instance, traveling from Reno to West Wendover covers approximately 400 miles, while the distance to Las Vegas is even greater at 450 miles. Clearly, Nevada is a vast state.

Highways in Nevada

The primary east-west highways in Nevada include Interstate 80 (I-80), Interstate 15 (I-15), U.S. 50, and U.S. 6. Key north-south routes comprise U.S. 395, U.S. 95, and U.S. 93. These highways are supplemented by a network of well-maintained Nevada state roads.

Driving Areas in Nevada

Utilizing regional territories from the Nevada Commission on Tourism, we will examine driving distances and times throughout Nevada. This framework allows for a logical breakdown of sections within the Silver State, starting from downtown Reno. Distances are rounded for simplicity.

Northwestern Nevada (area bordering California, including Reno/Sparks, Carson City, Lake Tahoe)

• Carson City – 32 mi, 52 km, 43 min
• Empire – 101 mi, 163 km, 1 hr 40 min
• Fernley – 35 mi, 57 km, 37 min
• Genoa – 50 mi, 81 km, 1 hr 2 min
• Gerlach – 107 mi, 173 km, 1 hr 46 min
• Incline Village – 37 mi, 60 km, 47 min
• Minden/Gardnerville – 51 mi, 82 km, 1 hr 6 min
• Nixon – 48 mi, 78 km, 49 min
• Stateline – 60 mi, 96 km, 1 hr 18 min
• Verdi – 11 mi, 17 km, 16 min
• Virginia City – 26 mi, 41 km, 36 min

Northern Nevada (north/northeast Nevada along the route of I-80)

• Battle Mountain – 220 mi, 353 km, 3 hr 3 min
• Elko – 291 mi, 468 km, 4 hr 3 min
• Jackpot – 407 mi, 654 km, 5 hr 41 min
• Lamoille – 310 mi, 499 km, 4 hr 39 min
• Lovelock – 94 mi, 151 km, 1 hr 22 min
• McDermitt – 240 mi, 386 km, 3 hr 30 min
• Owyhee – 385 mi, 620 km, 5 hr 54 min
• Wells – 340 mi, 547 km, 4 hr 42 min
• West Wendover – 398 mi, 640 km, 5 hr 27 min
• Winnemucca – 167 mi, 268 km, 2 hr 21 min

Northcentral Nevada (along the route of U.S. 50)

• Austin – 173 mi, 279 km, 2 hr 49 min
• Baker – 383 mi, 616 km, 6 hr 13 min
• Ely – 320 mi, 515 km, 5 hr 9 min
• Eureka – 243 mi, 391 km, 3 hr 56 min
• Fallon – 63 mi, 101 km, 1 hr 8 min
• McGill – 333 mi, 536 km, 5 hr 28 min

Central Nevada (south-central Nevada including the Extraterrestrial Highway)

• Beatty – 332 mi, 534 km, 5 hr 28 min
• Belmont – 284 mi, 457 km, 5 hr 11 min
• Caliente – 454 mi, 731 km, 7 hr 17 min
• Gabbs – 142 mi, 229 km, 2 hr, 30 min
• Hawthorne – 135 mi, 218 km, 2 hr 19 min
• Pahrump – 405 mi, 651 km, 6 hr 42 min
• Pioche – 430 mi, 691 km, 6 hr 54 min
• Rachel – 347 mi, 559 km, 5 hr 39 min
• Tonopah – 238 mi, 383 km, 4 hr 0 min
• Yerington – 81 mi, 130 km, 1 hr 32 min

Southern Nevada (southern tip of Nevada with Las Vegas)

• Boulder City – 475 mi, 764 km, 7 hr 45 min
• Henderson – 465 mi, 748 km, 7 hr 35 min
• Las Vegas – 449 mi, 723 km, 7 hr 18 min
• Laughlin – 546 mi, 879 km, 8 hr 47 min
• Logandale – 497 mi, 800 km, 8 hr 6 min
• Mesquite – 521 mi, 839 km, 8 hr 25 min
• Moapa – 492 mi, 791 km, 8 hr 1 min
• North Las Vegas – 452 mi, 727 km, 7 hr 24 min
• Primm – 491 mi, 790 km, 7 hr 55 min
• Searchlight – 508 mi, 817 km, 8 hr 11 min

More Reno / Tahoe Driving Information

• Nevada Commission on Tourism

Note: Travel times and distance figures are sourced from the Nevada Commission on Tourism and Yahoo! Maps. The routes suggested by these sources primarily follow major highways. However, results may vary based on weather, road conditions, traffic, construction zones, and individual driving habits. Therefore, it is advisable to allow ample time to reach your destination.

Sources: Nevada Commission on Tourism, Yahoo! Maps, AAA of Northern California, Nevada, and Utah.