Ellensburg to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

517.2 miles 832.4 km · straight line
620.7 miles estimated 998.9 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Ellensburg from Reno?

The distance from Ellensburg to Reno is 517.2 miles (832.4 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located S of Ellensburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.7 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Ellensburg in Washington 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg to Reno

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 14min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ellensburg & Reno

Quick Facts

Ellensburg
47.00°N, 120.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
470m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients