Origin
Moapa Valley, NV
Evening in Moapa Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moapa Valley, NV to Reno, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 27m
Distance
480.3 mi
773 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$96
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 19m
★
6 AM
9h 28m
8 AM
9h 45m
10 AM
9h 33m
12 PM
9h 32m
3 PM
9h 34m
5 PM
9h 44m
8 PM
9h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moapa Valley, NV
Roy Serafin
Reno, NV
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 480.3-mile journey from Moapa Valley, NV, to Reno, NV, will take approximately 9 hours and 27 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, this trip is best split over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a smaller portion on Silver Peak Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $96, it's a manageable expense for a cross-state adventure. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive feel, characteristic of the Mountain West region it traverses entirely within Nevada.
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
240.2 miles from Moapa Valley, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| US 95 ALT | 50 mi | 58m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 41.2 mi | 41m |
| USA Parkway | 19.6 mi | 30m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Bruce Woodbury Beltway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| North Moapa Valley Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moapa Valley, NV and Reno, NV.
1
Start on North Mateuse Street
0.1 mi
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32 sec
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North Mateuse Street
2
Continue on Paul Avenue
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Paul Avenue
3
Turn right onto NV 169
7.3 mi
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11 min
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North Moapa Valley Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
5
Merge onto I 15
41 mi
·
41 min
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Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 52
Toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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30 sec
Exit 52
Toward CC 215 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on CC 215
12 mi
·
13 min
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Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 38C
Toward Sky Pointe Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Sky Pointe Drive
299 ft
·
8 sec
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Sky Pointe Drive
11
Turn left onto Sky Pointe Drive
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Sky Pointe Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 95
13
Merge onto I 11; US 95
4.2 mi
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4 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 2nd Street
16
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
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West Main Street
17
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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East Crook Avenue
20
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
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5 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Silver Peak Road
22
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Cinnabar Way
23
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
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Silver Peak Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
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37 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
25
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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Front Street
26
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
27
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Plymire Street
28
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 95 Truck
30
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 95 Truck
31
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
32
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
33
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
34
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
35
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
36
Turn right onto US 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
37
Enter roundabout onto NV 439
267 ft
·
3 sec
·
USA Parkway
38
Continue on NV 439
20 mi
·
30 min
·
USA Parkway
39
Merge onto I 80
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
41
Continue on East 8th Street
400 ft
·
18 sec
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East 8th Street
42
Turn left onto US 395 BUS
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Virginia Street
43
Turn left onto East 4th Street
202 ft
·
8 sec
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East 4th Street
44
Turn right
171 ft
·
11 sec
45
Turn right
105 ft
·
7 sec
46
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 9-hour and 27-minute drive, splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan for two strategic stops to break up the 480.3 miles. Consider departing early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight. The longest stretch is over 260 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so ensure you're well-fueled and rested before embarking on that segment. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning to the local roads, as services might be less frequent.
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 240.2 miles from Moapa Valley, NV, or about 4h 31m 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 106 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 240.2 miles or 4h 31m 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 240.2 miles or 4h 31m
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 6m
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 Moapa Valley, 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 Moapa Valley, NV
Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Reno, NV
Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Moapa Valley, 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
240 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 Mammoth Lakes, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
240 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 240 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 240.2 miles from Moapa Valley, 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 240 miles or 4.7 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 7.7 and 61.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
5
8 mi into trip
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~13m in
|
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
49.2 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
49.5 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$95.68 one way
$191.36 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
168 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $101.26 | $202.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $105.72 | $211.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $106.04 | $212.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$96
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 168 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 144.1 | 1 | $50.43 | $23.05 |
| Efficient EV | 120.1 | 1 | $42.03 | $19.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 192.1 | 2 | $67.24 | $30.74 |
Gas CO2
168 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (67% 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
6:20 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
26 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 27m 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 66.3
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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 480.3-mile route, with only 23% on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a significant period of consistent travel. As you progress, the roads will shift, moving from more open highways to the more winding, local roads indicated by the profile. This means you'll likely experience varied driving conditions and potentially frequent turns, rather than a monotonous interstate experience.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
46 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
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
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 480.3 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 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Moapa Valley, NV to Reno, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Cc 215 West along the way.
Cc 215 West
49.5 mi in
|
~55m
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 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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 240 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 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 9.5 hours each way, a round trip means 18.9 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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