How far is Reno, NV from Hawthorne, NV?
The driving distance from Reno, NV to Hawthorne, NV is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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 02h 42m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and Hawthorne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Hawthorne.
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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
18.8 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
642 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
716 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto USA Parkway
19 mi · 29 min · USA Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
1.2 km · 53 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Take the exit slight left
818 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North E Street
3121 ft · 2 min · North E Street
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Turn left
3 m · 1 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 Reno and Hawthorne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Reno and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to Hawthorne?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Yerington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Reno and 63.8 miles from Hawthorne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 1:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.28 one way or $44.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Reno and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Yerington
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 Yerington.
Stateline Transit Center, California
Stateline, NV
South Lake Tahoe, California
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 94.32 mi (151.79 km).
#1 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5246400, -118.6245800 |
| Altitude | 1320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne (-118.62458, 38.52464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.05 | $50.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.65 | $57.29 |
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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