Origin
Bunkerville, NV
Evening in Bunkerville on Saturday
Local time
6:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bunkerville, NV to Reno, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 49m
Distance
500.3 mi
805 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$100
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 41m
★
6 AM
9h 49m
8 AM
10h 7m
10 AM
9h 56m
12 PM
9h 54m
3 PM
9h 56m
5 PM
10h 6m
8 PM
9h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bunkerville, NV
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Reno, NV
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Trip Overview
Embark on a 500.3-mile journey from Bunkerville to Reno, Nevada, a drive that will take approximately 9 hours and 49 minutes. This long-distance trip spans across the Mountain West region, entirely within Nevada. With a projected fuel cost of around $100, it's best planned as a two-day adventure rather than a single-day push. You'll navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with about 26% of the route on highways. This route offers a substantial drive through the state, making an overnight stop highly recommended to enjoy the experience without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
250.2 miles from Bunkerville, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 59.4 mi | 59m |
| US 95 ALT | 50 mi | 58m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| USA Parkway | 19.6 mi | 30m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Bruce Woodbury Beltway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Riverside Road | 8.8 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bunkerville, NV and Reno, NV.
1
Start on North First West Street
0.3 mi
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1 min
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North First West Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto NV 170
8.8 mi
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15 min
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Riverside Road
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
4
Merge onto I 15
59 mi
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59 min
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Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 52
Toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 52
Toward CC 215 West
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on CC 215
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 38C
Toward Sky Pointe Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Sky Pointe Drive
299 ft
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8 sec
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Sky Pointe Drive
10
Turn left onto Sky Pointe Drive
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Sky Pointe Drive
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 95
12
Merge onto I 11; US 95
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 2nd Street
15
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
16
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
18
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Silver Peak Road
21
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
22
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
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Silver Peak Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
25
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
27
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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US 95 Truck
29
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
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US 95 Truck
30
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
31
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
32
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
33
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
34
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
35
Turn right onto US 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
36
Enter roundabout onto NV 439
267 ft
·
3 sec
·
USA Parkway
37
Continue on NV 439
20 mi
·
30 min
·
USA Parkway
38
Merge onto I 80
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
40
Continue on East 8th Street
400 ft
·
18 sec
·
East 8th Street
41
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Virginia Street
42
Turn left onto East 4th Street
202 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 4th Street
43
Turn right
171 ft
·
11 sec
44
Turn right
105 ft
·
7 sec
45
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 9 hour and 49 minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours. With two recommended stops, plan your breaks strategically to cover the 500.3 miles comfortably over two days. Given the longest stretch of 262.3 miles, ensure your fuel tank is adequately filled before embarking on those longer segments. The estimated fuel cost is $100, so budgeting for this is key. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of potential limited services between major towns, especially on US 95 ALT, so topping up your gas when you see a station is a smart move.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 250.2 miles from Bunkerville, NV, or about 4h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 110 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 250.2 miles or 4h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 250.2 miles or 4h 38m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reno, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bunkerville, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bunkerville, NV
Aim for roughly 250 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Reno, NV
Aim for roughly 250 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from Bunkerville, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 262.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
165 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
330 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Fernley, NVOvernight Options
Night 1
250 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 250 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 250.2 miles from Bunkerville, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 250 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 82.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
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I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway
8
69.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CC 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward CC 215 West
7
81.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward Sky Pointe Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38C
Toward Sky Pointe Drive
5
82.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$99.67 one way
$199.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
175 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $105.48 | $210.95 |
| premium | $5.59 | $110.13 | $220.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $110.46 | $220.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$100
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$230–$340
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 175 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 150.1 | 1 | $52.53 | $24.01 |
| Efficient EV | 125.1 | 1 | $43.78 | $20.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 200.1 | 2 | $70.04 | $32.02 |
Gas CO2
175 kg
EV CO2
59 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Reno, NV
Evening in Reno on Saturday
Local time
6:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 49m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 86.3
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mix of highway and arterial roads, with 26% of the route utilizing faster highway sections. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. While not exclusively interstate, expect significant portions that offer a steady pace, interspersed with sections that may require more attention. The character of the road evolves over its 500.3 miles, providing a varied driving experience as you traverse the Nevada landscape.
26% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
At 9h 49m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 500.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bunkerville, NV to Reno, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Cc 215 West along the way.
Cc 215 West
69.5 mi in
|
~1h 17m
About the Cities
Arriving in Reno, NV
Full guide →Reno, the "Biggest Little City in the World", is in the beautiful north-west region of the State of Nevada, right at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Reno is the second largest tourist destination in Nevada, mainly thanks to its popular downtown casinos. It also has family entertainment, festivals, museums, and cuisine.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
9h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 250 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Reno, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Reno, NV before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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