How far is Sun Valley, NV from Reno, NV?
The driving distance from Sun Valley, NV to Reno, NV is about 6.4 miles (10.3 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 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sun Valley and Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Valley and Reno.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
18 m · 5 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Leon Drive
1320 ft · 38 sec · Leon Drive
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
1341 ft · 44 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Sun Valley Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sun Valley Boulevard
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Continue on Clear Acre Lane
1.6 km · 2 min · Clear Acre Lane
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Turn left
95 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
916 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
793 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80: Reno, Sacramento
1748 ft · 23 sec
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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 US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
1273 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on East 8th Street
122 m · 18 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto North Virginia Street
1920 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 Sun Valley and Reno.
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
Turn left onto 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley to Reno?
The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 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 3.2 miles from Sun Valley and 3.2 miles from Reno.
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 1.4 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 8:06 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 Mostly Sunny around Sun Valley and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Reno.
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 Sun Valley and Reno. Straight-line distance: 5.03 mi (8.09 km).
#1 Sun Valley
Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.5963000, -119.7760200 |
| Altitude | 1440 |
| 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: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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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