Origin
Reno, NV
Afternoon in Reno on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reno, NV to Dayton, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reno, NV
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Dayton, NV
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Trip Overview
This 41.7-mile drive from Reno, NV to Dayton, NV, will take approximately 47 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate through local streets like East 4th Street and University Way before merging onto I-80 East for a portion of the journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $8, this short hop through Nevada's Mountain West region is quite economical. The route is best suited for a single day, offering a straightforward connection between these two Nevada communities. Plan for a quick and easy transit with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway | 29.4 mi | 32m |
| Lincoln Highway | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| University Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gates Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East William Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tyler Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
— 29.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno, NV and Dayton, NV.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
171 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right onto East 4th Street
186 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 4th Street
4
Turn left onto University Way
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
University Way
5
Take the ramp onto East Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Maple Street
Toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemucca
6
Merge onto I 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 15
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City
9
Merge onto I 580; US 395
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 39
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on East William Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East William Street
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
13
Continue on US 50
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Toward Dayton, Fallon
14
Turn slight left onto Gates Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Gates Street
15
Turn right onto FAS 803
136 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto FAS 803
347 ft
·
20 sec
·
Pike Street
17
Turn left onto Tyler Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tyler Street
18
Turn right onto Shady Lane
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
Shady Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Shady Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Reno, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.7 — 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
|
East 4th Street
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Maple Street
Take the ramp onto East Maple Street toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemucca
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East: Elko, Salt Lake City, Winnemu...
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 580, US 395: Carson City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City
10
31.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Dayton, NV
Afternoon in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°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
53m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 41.7-mile route, with no highway driving involved. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating surface streets for the entire 47-minute duration. Without any long stretches on high-speed roads, you'll be at a more relaxed pace for the whole trip. The drive progresses through local Nevada landscapes, keeping you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than long, monotonous highway miles. This driving style is best suited for those who prefer a more interactive journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near East 4th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 41.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Maple Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Reno, NV to Dayton, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Fallon along the way.
Fallon
31.7 mi in
|
~37m
About the Cities
Starting 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 53m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Dayton, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Maple Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 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 Dayton, 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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