How far is West Wendover, NV from Reno, NV?
The driving distance from West Wendover, NV to Reno, NV is about 396.5 miles (638.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Wendover and Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wendover and Reno.
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Start on Wendover Boulevard
100 m · 11 sec · Wendover Boulevard
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Continue on Wendover Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Turn right
719 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
1378 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
392.9 mi · 6 hr 26 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 West Wendover and Reno.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
393 mi · 06h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Wendover 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 West Wendover to Reno?
The road trip is about 396.5 miles (638.1 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Battle Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.1 miles from West Wendover and 198.5 miles from Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 82 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.26 one way or $138.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Wendover and Reno, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around West Wendover and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Reno.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Wendover and Reno. Straight-line distance: 314.47 mi (506.09 km).
#1 West Wendover
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.7391000, -114.0733500 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| 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: 638 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 56m |
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 | $69.26 | $138.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $74.68 | $149.36 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $77.87 | $155.74 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $89.06 | $178.12 |
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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