How far is Sacramento, CA from Reno, NV?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Reno, NV is about 132 miles (212.5 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 09m 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 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Reno.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2894 ft · 1 min · J Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street
3237 ft · 1 min · 16th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 16th Street
2964 ft · 58 sec · 16th Street
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Continue on North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Donner Lake
2253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
23.6 mi · 27 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno, Downtown
1394 ft · 51 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn right onto North Virginia Street
1630 ft · 1 min · North Virginia Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
62 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right
52 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Reno.
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
78 mi · 01h 30m
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 Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Reno?
The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 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 66 miles from Sacramento and 66.1 miles from Reno.
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 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.88 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Reno.
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 Sacramento and Reno. Straight-line distance: 111.45 mi (179.36 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reno (-119.8138, 39.52963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 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 | $5.77 | $26.88 | $53.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
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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