Origin
Reno, NV
Night in Reno on Saturday
Local time
9:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reno, NV to Spanish Springs, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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Spanish Springs, NV
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Reno to Spanish Springs, you are in for a quick 12.3-mile journey that typically takes about 19 minutes. Because this trip is so short, it is easily managed as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Pyramid Way, University Way, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of only $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Mountain West region. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a visit, the ease of this transit makes it a straightforward experience. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Way | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| University Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pyramid Way
— 8.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno, NV and Spanish Springs, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 18
Toward NV 445
8
Keep slight left at fork
386 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NV 445 North
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Continue on NV 445
8.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Pyramid Way
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
NV 445
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.7 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
University Way
Turn left onto University Way
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...
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward NV 445
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 18
Toward NV 445
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NV 445 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward NV 445 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Spanish Springs, NV
Night in Spanish Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than cruising on a monotonous interstate. While the route utilizes a few major road names, the highway share is effectively 0%, meaning you will be navigating local traffic patterns for the entire duration. You will spend the bulk of your time on Pyramid Way, which hosts the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.5 miles. As you progress through the drive, the road character remains consistent with typical urban or suburban transit. You should be prepared for frequent maneuvering through turns as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Pyramid Way.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 4th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (University Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Maple Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 19m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Pyramid Way. 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 (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (University Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Maple Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spanish Springs, 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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