Reno, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Reno, TX have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 505 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Reno, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
745.4 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
5h 25m
Austin, TX
Plan Around Reno, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Reno, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Reno, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Reno, TX
Driving from Reno, TX
Expect an average of 505 miles and about 8h 56m behind the wheel when leaving Reno, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 745 miles (12h 41m), while the shortest is just 383 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Reno, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (745.4 mi, 12h 41m), Corpus Christi, TX (500.2 mi, 9h 4m), Lubbock, TX (390.1 mi, 7h 9m), and San Antonio, TX (382.8 mi, 6h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 505-mile trip from Reno, TX, budget about $75 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Reno, TX and 3 routes heading into Reno, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 383 to 745 miles.
The longest mapped route from Reno, TX covers 745 miles and takes approximately 12h 41m. Shorter options start at just 383 miles.
The average route from Reno, TX runs about 505 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 505-mile trip from Reno, TX costs roughly $75 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Reno, TX include El Paso, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Lubbock, TX and San Antonio, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Reno, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,478
Median Income
$85,179
Median Home Value
$211,100
Median Age
33.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Reno, TX at a Glance
Founded
1868
Elevation
4,505 ft
Area
3 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Reno, TX
A sampling of people born in Reno, TX.
Curtis Hanson
1945–2016
American filmmaker (1945–2016)
Julia Mancuso
1984
American alpine skier
Dawn Wells
1938–2020
American actress (1938–2020)
Kristoffer Polaha
1977
American actor
David Taylor
1990
American amateur wrestler
David Wise
1990
American freestyle skier
Eric Whitacre
1970
American composer
Paul Laxalt
1922–2018
22nd Governor of Nevada; United States Senator from Nevada (1974–1987)
Bryce Johnson
1977
American actor
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Reno, TX.
Reno
railway station in Reno, Nevada, United States
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
theater in Reno, Nevada, United States
Mizpah Hotel
former hotel building in Reno, Nevada, USA
Morrill Hall
university building in Reno, United States of America
C. Clifton Young Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
federal courthouse in Reno, Nevada
Reno Arch
landmark arch in Reno, Nevada, United States
Lear Theatre
theater and former church in Reno, Nevada, United States
Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad Depot
historic train station in Reno, Nevada
City data from Wikidata (Q49225), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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