How far is Reno, NV from Genoa, NV?
The driving distance from Reno, NV to Genoa, NV is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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 Reno and Genoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Genoa.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
52 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
57 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto University Way
1628 ft · 54 sec · University Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemucca
1089 ft · 16 sec · East Maple Street
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
888 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 580, US 395: Carson City
2026 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
34.7 mi · 39 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto South Carson Street
8.6 mi · 11 min · South Carson Street
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Turn right onto Genoa Lane
3.7 mi · 6 min · Genoa Lane
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Turn right onto Cord Alley
32 m · 8 sec · Cord Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cord Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno and Genoa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
34.7 mi · 00h 39m
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 Reno and Sunny near Genoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to Genoa?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 24.5 miles from Reno and 24.5 miles from Genoa.
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 12.6 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 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reno and Sunny near Genoa.
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 Reno and Genoa. Straight-line distance: 36.34 mi (58.48 km).
#1 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Genoa (-119.84712, 39.00435)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 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 | $9.40 | $18.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
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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