Las Vegas to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.7 miles 554.8 km · straight line
431.5 miles actual route 694.5 km · driving distance
8h 33min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Reno?

The distance from Las Vegas to Reno is 344.7 miles (554.8 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located NW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.5 miles, taking about 8h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States.

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 Las Vegas and Reno. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Las Vegas to Reno

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 33min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 16min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 7min $52–$151* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM