How far is Reno, NV from Sun Valley, NV?
The driving distance from Reno, NV to Sun Valley, NV is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and Sun Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Sun Valley.
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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 left to continue on US 395: Susanville
2374 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 443
2038 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Clear Acre Lane
1.5 km · 2 min · Clear Acre Lane
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Continue on Sun Valley Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sun Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
1341 ft · 42 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Leon Drive
1320 ft · 42 sec · Leon Drive
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno and Sun Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sun Valley Boulevard
Continue on Sun Valley Boulevard
1.55 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Reno and Mostly Sunny near Sun Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to Sun Valley?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sparks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Reno and 3.3 miles from Sun Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 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 Mostly Sunny near Sun Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Sparks
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 Sparks.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 5.03 mi (8.09 km).
#1 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun Valley
Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.5963000, -119.7760200 |
| Altitude | 1440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Valley (-119.77602, 39.5963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
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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