How far is Dayton, NV from Reno, NV?
The driving distance from Dayton, NV to Reno, NV is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Reno.
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Start on Shady Lane
43 m · 11 sec · Shady Lane
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Turn left onto Tyler Street
107 m · 18 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn right onto Pike Street
106 m · 17 sec · Pike Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
42 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gates Street
723 ft · 32 sec · Gates Street
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
9.4 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East William Street
138 m · 10 sec · East William Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
1697 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
28.2 mi · 31 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mill Street
1530 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Sinclair Street
108 m · 12 sec · Sinclair Street
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Continue on Lake Street
559 ft · 28 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
116 m · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto University Way
725 ft · 28 sec · University Way
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Turn left onto Plaza Street
58 m · 9 sec · Plaza Street
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Turn right
68 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Reno.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
28.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Dayton and Partly Sunny near Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Reno?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Dayton and 21.7 miles from Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Partly Sunny near Reno.
Stop Ideas Near Carson City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carson City.
Stateline, NV
Stateline Transit Center, California
South Lake Tahoe, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Reno. Straight-line distance: 23.4 mi (37.66 km).
#1 Dayton
Dayton is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2371400, -119.5929500 |
| Altitude | 1340 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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