Caldwell to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328 miles 527.9 km · straight line
393.6 miles estimated 633.5 km · driving distance
7h 55min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Caldwell from Reno?

The distance from Caldwell to Reno is 328 miles (527.9 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located SSW of Caldwell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.6 miles, taking about 7h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Caldwell in Idaho 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell to Reno

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 55min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 30min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 31min $47–$138* Comfort

Quick Facts

Caldwell
43.66°N, 116.69°W
America/Boise
724m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients