How far is Ely, NV from Reno, NV?
The driving distance from Ely, NV to Reno, NV is about 319.9 miles (514.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ely and Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ely and Reno.
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Start on Campton Street
543 ft · 26 sec · Campton Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
130 m · 24 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Aultman Street
2210 ft · 1 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
23.9 mi · 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Austin Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Austin Highway
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Continue on Austin Highway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Austin Highway
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Continue on East Williams Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · East Williams Avenue
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Continue on Reno Highway
17.8 mi · 22 min · Reno Highway
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
142 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
2860 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Truck Inn Way
1031 ft · 32 sec · Truck Inn Way
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Take the exit left toward I 80 West: Reno
1823 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
34.8 mi · 39 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
1273 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on East 8th Street
122 m · 18 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto North Virginia Street
1920 ft · 1 min · North Virginia Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
62 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right
52 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
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 Ely and Reno.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ely and Mostly Sunny near Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ely to Reno?
The road trip is about 319.9 miles (514.8 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fallon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.9 miles from Ely and 159.9 miles from Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.90 one way or $111.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ely and Mostly Sunny near Reno.
Stop Ideas Near Fallon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Old City Hall, (now) Austin Legion Post 45
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fallon.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Stateline, NV
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ely and Reno. Straight-line distance: 263.69 mi (424.37 km).
#1 Ely
City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
| Population | 4,014 |
| Coordinates | 39.2474400, -114.8886300 |
| Altitude | 1962 |
| 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: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $55.90 | $111.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $60.27 | $120.53 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $62.84 | $125.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $71.87 | $143.74 |
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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