How far is Reno, NV from Minden, NV?
The driving distance from Reno, NV to Minden, NV is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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 Minden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Minden.
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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
11.9 mi · 16 min · South Carson Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
87 m · 10 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Esmeralda Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Esmeralda Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Esmeralda Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno and Minden.
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 Minden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to Minden?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 24.4 miles from Reno and 24.3 miles from Minden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 $9.34 one way or $18.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reno and Sunny near Minden.
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 Minden. Straight-line distance: 39.85 mi (64.13 km).
#1 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minden
Located in the Carson Valley east of the Sierra Nevada range at an elevation of 4,724 feet, this unincorporated community serves as the seat of Douglas County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9540700, -119.7657300 |
| Altitude | 1440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minden (-119.76573, 38.95407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 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 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $11.64 | $23.29 |
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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