How far is Reno, NV from Jackpot, NV?

The driving distance from Reno, NV to Jackpot, NV is about 405.8 miles (653 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.8 miles (511.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m 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
405.76 mi
06h 49m
Flight
317.84 mi
511.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.84 mi
Kilometers
511.52 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
405.76 mi
Kilometers
653.01 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackpot
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM PDT
Return by in Reno
Thu, Oct 15, 11:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reno
2026-10-15T09:49
Arrive Jackpot
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 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
10:22 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
Battle Mountain
NV

Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States

From Reno
202.7 mi
03h 24m
To Jackpot
203.1 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    338 mi · 5 hr 33 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93: East Wells

    1283 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Great Basin Highway

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Great Basin Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
338 mi · 83%
Great Basin Highway
66.9 mi · 16%
University Way
0.31 mi
US 93
0.24 mi
East Maple Street
0.1 mi
I 80 East
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

338 mi · 05h 33m

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
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88 mi
317.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Mountain
03h 24m from Reno
Leave By
10:22 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reno and Sunny near Jackpot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 405.8 miles (653 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?

Battle Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.7 miles from Reno and 203.1 miles from Jackpot.

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

The direct path is about 317.8 miles (511.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 88 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 $77.77 one way or $155.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reno and Sunny near Jackpot.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Jackpot. Straight-line distance: 317.84 mi (511.52 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 Jackpot

Situated in northeastern Nevada's high desert at an elevation of 5,282 feet, this unincorporated community lies on U.

Population0
Coordinates41.9832400, -114.6747600
Altitude1610
CountryUnited States
Start: Reno (-119.8138, 39.52963)
End: Jackpot (-114.67476, 41.98324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 653 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.32 gal
54.2 L · about $77.77
Round trip
$155.54
28.64 gal · 108.4 L
Estimated CO2
127.3 kg one way
Round trip: 254.5 kg / 561 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.43 $77.77 $155.54
Mid-grade $5.75 $82.27 $164.54
Premium $6.04 $86.42 $172.84
Diesel $6.77 $96.95 $193.89

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Reno and Jackpot. The current time is 09:49:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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