Origin
Dayton, NV
Late night in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, NV to Reno, NV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
40.7 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, NV
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Reno, NV
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 40.7-mile drive from Dayton to Reno, Nevada, can be completed in about 54 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes highways, with 69% of the drive on freeway conditions. You'll be traveling within the Mountain West region throughout this trip, experiencing a familiar landscape. There are no recommended overnight stops, so you can easily fit this into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | 28.2 mi | 31m |
| Lincoln Highway | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Mill Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Lake Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gates Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Plaza Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East William Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sinclair Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
— 28.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, NV and Reno, NV.
1
Start on Shady Lane
140 ft
·
11 sec
·
Shady Lane
2
Turn left onto Tyler Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tyler Street
3
Turn right onto FAS 803
347 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pike Street
4
Turn right onto FAS 803
136 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto Gates Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Gates Street
6
Merge onto US 50
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Highway
7
Continue on US 50
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
East William Street
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
9
Merge onto I 580; US 395
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 34
Toward Mill Street
11
Turn left onto Mill Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mill Street
12
Turn right onto Sinclair Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sinclair Street
13
Continue on Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lake Street
14
Turn left onto Plaza Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Plaza Street
15
Turn right
224 ft
·
20 sec
16
Turn left
105 ft
·
7 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Dayton, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FAS 803 / Pike Street
Turn right onto FAS 803 / Pike Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gates Street
Turn left onto Gates Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Mill Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 34
Toward Mill Street
5
40.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Plaza Street
Turn left onto Plaza Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Reno on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 5 to 10 mph
30% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 21 at 12:34AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 21 at 12:34AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
20 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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 54-minute journey. The majority of your drive will be on the Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway, Lincoln Highway, and Mill Street, with the freeway comprising 69% of the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.2 miles on the Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway. This suggests a drive with consistent speed and road conditions for a significant portion, offering a smooth transition between points.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway and Lincoln Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FAS 803 / Pike Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FAS 803 / Pike Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gates Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
42min in
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
SouthTowne Crossing, NV
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 04:30-21:00
Visit websiteBibo Coffee Company
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Reno, NV
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 07:00-17:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Reno, NV
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Blaqk Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dayton, NV
Cuisine: coffee_shop
The Mill Juice Shop
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Reno, NV
RAWBRY
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Thali
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Reno, NV
Cuisine: indian
Hours: We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 04...
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.1 mi from route
Reno, NV
Cuisine: burger
Los Gallos Taqueria
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.1 mi from route
Reno, NV
Cuisine: mexican
Pho Country
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.1 mi from route
Reno, NV
Cuisine: vietnamese
Shawarmageddon
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: turkish;shawarma;wrap;tabbouleh;falafel
Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Su 11:00-24:00
Visit websitePizza Factory
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Dayton, NV
Cuisine: pizza
Dayton State Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Dayton, NV
Moana Municipal Pool
Park
Near the end, right off the route
48min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Santa Maria Aquatic Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Bellvue Day Use Area
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
24min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Audrey Harris Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
48min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Bowers Mansion County Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
24min in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Dayton Museum
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Dayton, NV
International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.1 mi from route
Reno, NV
Museum of Natural History
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hours: 09:00-16:00
Visit websiteArt Indeed!
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Reno
Sierra Memorial Art Space
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Peace Statue
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
54min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 0.1 miles (FAS 803 / Pike Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gates Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Reno, NV before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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