Barstow to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

354.9 miles 571.1 km · straight line
425.8 miles estimated 685.3 km · driving distance
8h 34min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Reno?

The distance from Barstow to Reno is 354.9 miles (571.1 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located NNW of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 425.8 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California and Reno in Nevada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow and Reno. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barstow to Reno

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 34min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 17min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 8min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Reno

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m elevation
Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients