Origin
Fallon, NV
Late night in Fallon on Tuesday
Local time
3:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fallon, 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
1h 19m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fallon, NV
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Reno, NV
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Trip Overview
Fallon to Reno is 63.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nevada, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on a major highway, making it a good option for a quick relocation or a day trip. You won't encounter any major overnight stops, so you can plan to arrive in Reno with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 34.8 mi | 39m |
| Reno Highway | 17.8 mi | 21m |
| US 50 ALT | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| West Williams Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| I 80 BUS | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Virginia Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Truck Inn Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Maine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 34.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallon, NV and Reno, NV.
1
Start on South Maine Street
499 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Maine Street
2
Turn left onto US 50; US 95
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Williams Avenue
3
Continue on US 50
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Reno Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 50 ALT
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50 ALT
5
Continue on US 50 ALT
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 50 ALT
6
Take the exit
466 ft
·
11 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
8
Continue on I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
503 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 80 BUS; US 95 ALT
9
Continue on Truck Inn Way
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Truck Inn Way
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
11
Merge onto I 80
35 mi
·
39 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
13
Continue on East 8th Street
400 ft
·
18 sec
·
East 8th Street
14
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Virginia Street
15
Turn left onto East 4th Street
202 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 4th Street
16
Turn right
171 ft
·
11 sec
17
Turn right
105 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Fallon, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 50; US 95 / West Williams Avenue
Turn left onto US 50; US 95 / West Williams Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 80 West: Reno
5
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
4
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
East 4th Street
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.57 one way
$25.14 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.30 | $26.61 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
3:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' despite having 12% of its mileage on the highway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.8 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a varied driving experience, shifting between more direct highway travel and local road navigation. The road changes as you progress, moving from the open feel of the highway to more developed areas as you approach Reno.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50; US 95 / West Williams Avenue.
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 63.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 50; US 95 / West Williams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 1h 19m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (US 50; US 95 / West Williams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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