How far is Tonopah, NV from Reno, NV?

The driving distance from Tonopah, NV to Reno, NV is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.22 mi
03h 53m
Flight
171.94 mi
276.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.94 mi
Kilometers
276.71 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.22 mi
Kilometers
375.33 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reno
Sun, May 31, 1:03 AM PDT
Return by in Tonopah
Sun, May 31, 4:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonopah
2026-05-30T21:10
Arrive Reno
Sun, May 31, 1:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tonopah
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
Yerington
NV

City in Nevada

From Tonopah
115.5 mi
01h 56m
To Reno
117.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tonopah and Reno.

  1. 1

    Start on West Everett Street

    13 m · 7 sec · West Everett Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    67.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  15. 15

    Turn right onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.5 km · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward USA Parkway

    81 m · 4 sec · USA Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto USA Parkway

    19.6 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

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

    1273 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on East 8th Street

    122 m · 18 sec · East 8th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Virginia Street

    1920 ft · 1 min · North Virginia Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    62 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    52 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
133 mi · 57%
USA Parkway
19.6 mi · 8%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 8%
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.45 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Front Street
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

67.9 mi · 01h 13m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yerington
01h 56m from Tonopah
Leave By
9:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tonopah and Sunny near Reno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tonopah to Reno?

The road trip is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Yerington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Tonopah and 117.7 miles from Reno.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 9:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.75 one way or $81.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tonopah and Sunny near Reno.

Stop Ideas Near Yerington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yerington, 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 Yerington.

BUS

Stateline Transit Center, California

67 mi away
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
BUS

Stateline, NV

67 mi away
169 Highway 50
BUS

South Lake Tahoe, California

73 mi away
1000 Emerald Bay Road
RAIL

Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)

79 mi away
Nugget Ave. east of 11th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tonopah and Reno. Straight-line distance: 171.94 mi (276.71 km).

Tonopah

#1 Tonopah

Unincorporated town in Nevada

Population2,478
Coordinates38.0671600, -117.2300800
Altitude1843
CountryUnited States
Reno

#2 Reno

The second most populous city in Nevada.

Population259,290
Coordinates39.5296300, -119.8138000
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Start: West Everett Street (-117.230042, 38.067134)
End: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.15 L · about $40.75
Round trip
$81.49
16.46 gal · 62.3 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $40.75 $81.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $43.93 $87.86
Premium $5.57 $45.81 $91.62
Diesel $6.37 $52.39 $104.78

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tonopah and Reno. The current time is 21:10:12.

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.