How far is Reno, NV from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Reno, NV to Sacramento, CA is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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.
Town in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
52 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
62 m · 11 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Virginia Street
1921 ft · 1 min · North Virginia Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
127 m · 14 sec · East 8th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 West: Sacramento, San Francisco
1432 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
101.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway
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Continue on North 12th Street
3108 ft · 56 sec · North 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 12th Street
3262 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto I Street
1200 ft · 31 sec · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno and Sacramento.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
102 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reno and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Reno and 65.9 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.02 one way or $46.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reno and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Grass Valley, California
Colfax
Soda Springs, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 111.45 mi (179.36 km).
#1 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,838 |
| Coordinates | 38.5815700, -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.82 | $49.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.88 | $51.76 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
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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