How far is Reno, NV from McGill, NV?
The driving distance from Reno, NV to McGill, NV is about 332.8 miles (535.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and McGill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and McGill.
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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
34.6 mi · 39 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
2486 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Farm District Road
104 m · 9 sec · Farm District Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
91 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Williams Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · West Williams Avenue
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Continue on Austin Highway
85.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Austin Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
23.9 mi · 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Aultman Street
3 mi · 7 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno and McGill.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Austin Highway
Continue on Austin Highway
85.4 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Reno and Sunny near McGill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to McGill?
The road trip is about 332.8 miles (535.6 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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 166.2 miles from Reno and 166.7 miles from McGill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 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 $58.12 one way or $116.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reno and Sunny near McGill.
Stop Ideas Near Battle Mountain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Old City Hall, (now) Austin Legion Post 45
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reno and McGill. Straight-line distance: 268.67 mi (432.39 km).
#1 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McGill
Census designated place in state of Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.4049400, -114.7786300 |
| Altitude | 1891 |
| Country | United States |
End: McGill (-114.77863, 39.40494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $58.12 | $116.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $62.67 | $125.34 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $65.34 | $130.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $74.74 | $149.47 |
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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