How far is Reno, NV from Alamo, NV?

The driving distance from Reno, NV to Alamo, NV is about 392 miles (630.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
392 mi
08h 12m
Flight
292.63 mi
470.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.63 mi
Kilometers
470.94 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
392 mi
Kilometers
630.86 km
Drive Time
08h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 AM PDT
Return by in Reno
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reno
2026-04-15T22:45
Arrive Alamo
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:12 PM to 3:42 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reno
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Reno
195.9 mi
04h 06m
To Alamo
196.1 mi
04h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and Alamo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Alamo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    52 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto University Way

    1628 ft · 54 sec · University Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemucca

    1089 ft · 16 sec · East Maple Street

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas

    642 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas

    716 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto USA Parkway

    19 mi · 29 min · USA Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.2 km · 53 sec · California Emigrant Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    818 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    67.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Erie Street

    2297 ft · 1 min · Erie Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Grand Army Highway

    21.8 mi · 23 min · Grand Army Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Extraterrestrial Highway

    84 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Extraterrestrial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Warm Springs Road

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Warm Springs Road

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Sunnyside Road

    3269 ft · 48 sec · Sunnyside Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Great Basin Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1215 ft · 43 sec · Broadway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Purple Sage Avenue

    86 m · 10 sec · North Purple Sage Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Purple Sage Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno and Alamo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
132 mi · 34%
Extraterrestrial Highway
84 mi · 21%
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
30.2 mi · 8%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
27.5 mi · 7%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 6%
Grand Army Highway
21.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Extraterrestrial Highway

Turn right onto Extraterrestrial Highway

84 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.4 mi
292.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
04h 06m from Reno
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Reno and Sunny near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reno to Alamo?

The road trip is about 392 miles (630.9 km) and usually takes 08h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.9 miles from Reno and 196.1 miles from Alamo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.47 one way or $136.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Reno and Sunny near Alamo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 292.63 mi (470.94 km).

Reno

#1 Reno

The second most populous city in Nevada.

Population259,290
Coordinates39.5296300, -119.8138000
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alamo

Alamo is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3649600, -115.1644600
Altitude1057
CountryUnited States
Start: Reno (-119.8138, 39.52963)
End: Alamo (-115.16446, 37.36496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 631 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.83 gal
52.36 L · about $68.47
Round trip
$136.94
27.66 gal · 104.72 L
Estimated CO2
122.9 kg one way
Round trip: 245.8 kg / 542 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $68.47 $136.94
Mid-grade $5.34 $73.82 $147.65
Premium $5.57 $76.98 $153.96
Diesel $6.37 $88.04 $176.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Reno and Alamo. The current time is 22:45:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.