How far is Spring Creek, NV from Reno, NV?

The driving distance from Spring Creek, NV to Reno, NV is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
304.69 mi
04h 30m
Flight
238.15 mi
383.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.15 mi
Kilometers
383.26 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.69 mi
Kilometers
490.35 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reno
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM PDT
Return by in Spring Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Creek
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Reno
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Creek
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Winnemucca
NV

City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States

From Spring Creek
152.6 mi
02h 15m
To Reno
152.1 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Creek and Reno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek and Reno.

  1. 1

    Start on Frisco Drive

    2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

    1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lamoille Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway

    33 m · 4 sec · Lamoille Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Silver Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mountain City Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 80 West: Reno

    1746 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    287.2 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno

    1273 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East 8th Street

    122 m · 18 sec · East 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Virginia Street

    1920 ft · 1 min · North Virginia Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    62 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    52 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Creek and Reno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
287 mi · 94%
Lamoille Highway
12.7 mi · 4%
Mountain City Highway
0.99 mi
Spring Creek Parkway
0.95 mi
Silver Street
0.93 mi
South 5th Street
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

287 mi · 04h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
238.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnemucca
02h 15m from Spring Creek
Leave By
7:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Spring Creek and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Reno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Creek to Reno?

The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.6 miles from Spring Creek and 152.1 miles from Reno.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.22 one way or $106.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Spring Creek and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Reno.

Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winnemucca, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnemucca.

RAIL

Winnemucca station

1 mi away
209 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Creek and Reno. Straight-line distance: 238.15 mi (383.26 km).

Spring Creek

#1 Spring Creek

Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population12,361
Coordinates40.7265900, -115.5859000
Altitude1725
CountryUnited States
Reno

#2 Reno

The second most populous city in Nevada.

Population259,290
Coordinates39.5296300, -119.8138000
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco Drive (-115.584805, 40.72633)
End: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.7 L · about $53.22
Round trip
$106.45
21.5 gal · 81.4 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $53.22 $106.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $57.38 $114.77
Premium $5.57 $59.83 $119.67
Diesel $6.37 $68.43 $136.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Creek and Reno. The current time is 19:11:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.