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Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Reno, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 17m

Distance

305.5 mi

492 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 4m ★
6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Spring Creek, NV

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city in and county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States

Reno, NV

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Trip Overview

This 305.5-mile drive from Spring Creek, Nevada to Reno, Nevada will take approximately 5 hours and 17 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll be navigating primarily along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Lamoille Highway, and Mountain City Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $61, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region. Consider this a practical, turn-heavy local drive that requires your attention throughout. While there's only one suggested stop, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

152.7 miles from Spring Creek, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 287.2 mi 4h 44m
Lamoille Highway 12.7 mi 18m
Mountain City Highway 1 mi 2m
Spring Creek Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Silver Street 0.9 mi 1m
South 5th Street 0.8 mi 2m
Frisco Drive 0.6 mi 2m
North Virginia Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 287.2 mi, about 4h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Reno, NV.

1

Start on Frisco Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Frisco Drive
2

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
3

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spring Creek Parkway
4

Turn right onto NV 227

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Highway
5

Enter roundabout onto NV 227

109 ft · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
6

Continue on NV 227

11 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
7

Continue on NV 227

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
8

Turn left onto Silver Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Silver Street
9

Continue on NV 225

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
10

Turn left

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
11

Merge onto I 80

287 mi · 4 hr 44 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

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 17-minute duration, starting your trip from Spring Creek early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize fatigue. While there's only one suggested stop, plan for additional brief breaks as needed, especially considering the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $61, and service stations might be spaced out on some of the local road sections. A key tip for this route is to closely follow your GPS, as the numerous turns on local roads can be easy to miss without clear navigation.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.7 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 287.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 67 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 152.7 miles or 2h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 20m

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 Spring Creek, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Spring Creek, NV

This is one driving day of about 305.5 miles and 5h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Spring Creek, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 287.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lovelock, NV

153 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

Carlin, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lovelock, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.7 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 287.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The HideAway | Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Battle Mountain, Nevada

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 87.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17756355150

The HideAway | Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 87.3

Battle Mountain, Nevada

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17756355150

Electrify America Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 21.8

Elko, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Puzzle Room Reno

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 305.5

Reno, Nevada

Hours: 12–8:30 pm

+17755255576

Visit website

Riverwalk @ South Virginia St. Reno, Nv.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 305.5

Reno, Nevada

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 305.5

Reno, Nevada

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+17757854512

Visit website

Wilbur D. May Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 305.5

Reno, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17757855961

Visit website

Fleischmann Planetarium

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 305.5

Reno, Nevada

Hours: Closed

+17757844812

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 304.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Glen Haven Drive

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | Spring Creek Parkway

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

Navigation decision point

4
3.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | NV 227 / Lamoille Highway

Enter roundabout onto NV 227 / Lamoille Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
15.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | Silver Street

Turn left onto Silver Street

Navigation decision point

5
304.7 mi into trip | ~5h 14m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.86 one way

$121.72 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $64.41 $128.82
premium $5.59 $67.25 $134.49
diesel $5.61 $67.45 $134.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.6 1 $32.08 $14.66
Efficient EV 76.4 0 $26.73 $12.22
EV Truck/SUV 122.2 1 $42.77 $19.55

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Spring Creek, NV

Night in Spring Creek on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reno, NV

Night in Reno on Saturday

Local time

9:20 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.

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

21 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

5h 17m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 this 305.5-mile journey, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 287.2 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This means the route is less about high-speed cruising and more about navigating a series of turns and local road segments. The character of the drive will likely involve varied road conditions and a need for constant awareness of your surroundings rather than long periods of monotonous highway travel.

Only 0% 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: 287.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 0.6 miles in near Glen Haven Drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 17m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Glen Haven Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Spring Creek Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (NV 227 / Lamoille Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 5h 17m. Total distance: 305.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 287.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 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 0.6 miles (Glen Haven Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Spring Creek Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (NV 227 / Lamoille Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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