How far is Reno, NV from Henderson, NV?

Fastest route

The route from Reno, Nevada, USA to Henderson, Nevada, USA is approximately 457 miles long and takes about 7 hours. The fastest route currently available avoids road closure on Miller Ln and follows US-95 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy.

Directions

  1. Get on I-80 E.
  2. Head north on Old U.S. 395 N/N Virginia St toward W 5th St.
  3. Use the right 2 lanes to take the ramp onto I-80 E.
  4. Follow I-80 E and NV-439 to Ramsey Cutoff/Ramsey Weeks Cutoff in Silver Springs.
  5. Take exit 32 toward NV-439.
  6. Keep right at the fork and merge onto NV-439. Continue straight onto NV-439/USA Pkwy.
  7. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto California Emigrant Trail.
  8. Follow US-95 ALT S to US-95 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy. in Mineral County.
  9. Turn left onto Ramsey Cutoff/Ramsey Weeks Cutoff. Continue to follow Ramsey Weeks Cutoff.
  10. Turn right onto US-95 ALT S.
  11. Turn left to stay on US-95 ALT S.
  12. Turn left to stay on US-95 ALT S.
  13. Continue on US-95 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy. to Las Vegas. Take exit 23 from I-515 S.
  14. Turn right onto US-95 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy.
  15. Turn left onto US-95 Truck.
  16. Turn left onto US-95 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy.
  17. Turn left onto US-95 S/S 2nd St/Veterans Memorial Hwy. Continue to follow US-95 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy.
  18. Continue onto I-515 S/US-95 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy.
  19. Use the right lane to take exit 23 for I-215 W/NV-564 E toward Lake Mead Pkwy.
  20. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for State Route 564 E/Lake Mead Parkway and merge onto NV-564 E/W Lake Mead Pkwy.
  21. Continue on NV-564 E/W Lake Mead Pkwy. Drive to NV-582 N in Henderson.
  22. Merge onto NV-564 E/W Lake Mead Pkwy. Pass by Subway (on the right).

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan for a journey of approximately 7 hours covering 457 miles.
  • 🚧 Follow the suggested route to avoid road closure on Miller Ln.
  • ⛽ Make sure to refuel your vehicle before starting the journey.
  • 📱 Consider using a navigation app to stay on track and receive real-time updates.
  • 🍽️ Pack snacks and drinks for the road to stay refreshed during the long drive.
  • 🚦 Observe traffic signs and regulations for a safe and hassle-free journey.
  • 📍 Keep an eye out for landmarks and attractions along the way to enhance your travel experience.
Trip Tools

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Quick Snapshot
Road
459.63 mi
07h 19m
Flight
357.33 mi
575.06 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
357.33 mi
Kilometers
575.06 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
459.63 mi
Kilometers
739.7 km
Drive Time
07h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM PDT
Return by in Reno
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reno
2026-04-22T15:01
Arrive Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:20 PM to 2:50 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
9:20 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
222.8 mi
03h 39m
To Henderson
236.9 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    28 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Galleria Drive

    2304 ft · 44 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Galleria Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Galleria Drive

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Boulder Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Boulder Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on South Boulder Highway

    43 m · 9 sec · South Boulder Highway

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Boulder Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
262 mi · 57%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
30.2 mi · 7%
Purple Heart Highway
28 mi · 6%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 5%
USA Parkway
19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99 mi · 01h 49m

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
07h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.2 mi
357.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 39m from Reno
Leave By
9:20 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Reno and Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 459.6 miles (739.7 km) and usually takes 07h 19m 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 222.8 miles from Reno and 236.9 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 357.4 miles (575.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.2 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 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 $80.31 one way or $160.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Reno and Sunny near Henderson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 357.33 mi (575.06 km).

Reno

#1 Reno

The second most populous city in Nevada.

Population259,290
Coordinates39.5296300, -119.8138000
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Henderson

#2 Henderson

The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population329,172
Coordinates36.0397000, -114.9819400
Altitude569
CountryUnited States
Start: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)
End: NV 582 (-114.98198, 36.03973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 740 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.22 gal
61.4 L · about $80.31
Round trip
$160.61
32.44 gal · 122.8 L
Estimated CO2
144.1 kg one way
Round trip: 288.3 kg / 636 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $80.31 $160.61
Mid-grade $5.34 $86.58 $173.16
Premium $5.57 $90.28 $180.56
Diesel $6.37 $103.26 $206.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Reno and Henderson. The current time is 15:01:03.

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.