How far is Genoa, NV from Reno, NV?
The driving distance from Genoa, NV to Reno, NV is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01h 01m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Genoa and Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genoa and Reno.
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Start on Cord Alley
32 m · 13 sec · Cord Alley
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Turn left onto Nixon Street
91 m · 15 sec · Nixon Street
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Continue on Genoa Lane
3.7 mi · 6 min · Genoa Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 22 min
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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
1292 ft · 56 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Plaza Street
564 ft · 23 sec · Plaza Street
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Turn right
68 m · 20 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 Genoa 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
Continue straight
19.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Genoa and Sunny near Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Genoa to Reno?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 24 miles from Genoa and 24 miles from Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Genoa and 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 Genoa and Reno. Straight-line distance: 36.34 mi (58.48 km).
#1 Genoa
Situated at an elevation of 4806 feet in Douglas County, this unincorporated town lies at the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada range within the Carson Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0043500, -119.8471200 |
| Altitude | 1465 |
| 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: Reno (-119.8138, 39.52963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $5.43 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
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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