Reno to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

115.9 miles 186.6 km · straight line
145 miles estimated 233.3 km · driving distance
2h 55min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
173° S bearing direction

How far is Reno from Yosemite?

The distance from Reno to Yosemite is 115.9 miles (186.6 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located S of Reno. By car, the driving distance is approximately 145 miles, taking about 2h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Reno in Nevada and Yosemite in California.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Reno and Yosemite. 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 Reno to Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 55min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 30min $12–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 46min $17–$51* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reno & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 39 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 214.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients