How far is Reno, NV from Winnemucca, NV?
The driving distance from Reno, NV to Winnemucca, NV is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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.
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and Winnemucca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Winnemucca.
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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
164.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 289: Winnemucca
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp right onto East 2nd Street
153 m · 18 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on East Winnemucca Boulevard
2679 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Winnemucca Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno and Winnemucca.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
165 mi · 02h 43m
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 Mostly Sunny near Winnemucca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to Winnemucca?
The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Reno and 82 miles from Winnemucca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reno and Mostly Sunny near Winnemucca.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
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 Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Winnemucca. Straight-line distance: 148.16 mi (238.44 km).
#1 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winnemucca
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 7,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9729600, -117.7356800 |
| Altitude | 1309 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Winnemucca Boulevard (-117.735625, 40.972922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.07 | $62.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.05 | $74.10 |
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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