Clifton to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

607.9 miles 978.3 km · straight line
729.5 miles estimated 1174 km · driving distance
14h 41min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Reno?

The distance from Clifton to Reno is 607.9 miles (978.3 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located W of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 729.5 miles, taking about 14h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado and Reno in Nevada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Clifton 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 Clifton to Reno

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 41min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 37min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 5min $88–$255* Comfort

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients