--- title: Moving from Cleveland to Reno | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/cleveland-to-reno/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- Photo: Sarah Stierch (Missvain), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Cleveland to Reno # Moving from Cleveland to Reno Cleveland to Reno is about 2,244 miles by road, roughly 39 hours of free-flow driving, with I-80 carrying 2,193 of those miles. You book the move with O'Brien's in Sparks, and we coordinate it from your Cleveland home through the Bekins network. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Cleveland, OH Reno-Sparks 2,244 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 38 h 40 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 5 - Main roads I-80, I-280, US 6 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Cleveland, OH | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $70,678 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,050 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $215,400 | $502,300 | | January average high | 35 F | 48 F | | July average high | 81 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from Ohio to Nevada (2024) about 1,028 - Moved from Nevada to Ohio (2024) about 840 - Moved into Washoe County from Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Lorain County, Ohio, per year about 119 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 60 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Reno is 2,244 road miles from Cleveland. The metro area has about 2.2 million residents, and the Census counts about 119 people a year moving to Washoe County from Cuyahoga County, Ohio and Lorain County, Ohio (2016 to 2020 estimates, with a margin of error), against about 60 a year going the other way. ## The drive: 2,244 miles from Sparks to Cleveland From the warehouse at 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks, Cleveland is 2,244 miles away by road, or 38 h 42 min at free-flow speed. Plan on five driving days at 500 miles a day. The straight-line figure is 1,990 miles, which means the road adds about 254. None of this sets the delivery date, since the delivery window comes from your written estimate. The routing tool breaks the trip into its main roads: I-80 for 2,193 miles, I-280 for 14 miles, US 6 for 13 miles and I-480 for 10 miles. I-80 is the backbone, at about 98 percent of the distance. Cleveland has the most direct route of any city here, since the Ohio Turnpike is I-80. The route takes I-80 for 2,193 of 2,244 miles, with I-280, US 6 and I-480 adding about 37 more. Cuyahoga and Lorain counties supply the Census flow, and the road runs straight across northern Ohio and Indiana, then through Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming and Utah without another interstate change. That makes a Cleveland move easy to follow in your own vehicle. ## Reading the road numbers A driver covering 500 miles a day would finish four full days and then a short final stretch of about 244 miles. The free-flow time implies an average pace near 58 miles per hour. Expect to set your watch back three hours on the way, since Reno runs on Pacific Time. If you follow the truck in your own vehicle, the long I-80 stretch is where fuel, food and rest stops are easiest to find. ## Terrain and weather on the way Cleveland sits at 631 feet and Reno at about 4,930. The routing tool lists no named pass. Lake Erie's snow belt is a real consideration for a winter departure, so check Ohio's OHGO site, and watch Wyoming's I-80 for wind and storm closures on the last stretch. Before loading day, check the state road-conditions site listed below for the start of the route and the Nevada road map (NDOT) for the finish. ## Timing the trip and planning your own drive Timing a move from Cleveland comes down to two seasons: the winter weeks, when a storm anywhere along the 2,244 miles can stretch the schedule, and the summer weeks, when demand is highest. A winter move still works, and your estimator builds weather time into the plan. Because I-80 carries about 98 percent of the distance, a closure or crash on that one road affects the whole trip, and planners leave slack in the schedule for it. Driving behind the truck yourself? Count on five days, fill the tank before the longest empty stretches, and book lodging in advance during summer. ## What changes when you arrive in Reno The Census median rent in Cleveland is $945 a month and the median home value is $102,000; in Reno city they are $1,556 and $548,300. The Census median household income in Reno city is $80,760, against $40,801 in Cleveland. The table above puts both ends side by side. Weather differs too. In Cleveland the January low is 23.5 degrees and the July high is 80.7, with 33 inches of precipitation a year; in Reno they are 26.1 and 93.9, with 7.3 inches of precipitation and about 21 inches of snow. Cleveland city has a Census median home value of $102,000 against $548,300 in Reno city, so a sale there and a purchase in Reno are a budgeting conversation worth having early. Cleveland's July high is 80.7, cooler than Reno's 93.9. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book with O'Brien's, a Bekins Van Lines agent since 1955, and we coordinate the Cleveland move through the Bekins network. When the shipment reaches Northern Nevada we deliver and unpack it, and we store it in Sparks if your home is not ready. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. Long-distance moves are priced by weight, and your estimate is itemized and in writing. You can start with a phone ballpark at 775-359-6683, an online request or a free in-home estimate, and you get an itemized inventory and condition report before packing. The in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep. A gap between homes is common, and the Sparks warehouse (30,000 square feet) can hold the shipment until you are ready, with vault storage from $40 per month. For the order of events, read [how an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/). ## Getting settled in Reno After you arrive, the Nevada DMV expects new residents to register a vehicle and apply for a Nevada license within 30 days. The [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) covers utilities, schools and county services, and the [Ohio page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-ohio/) covers what changes from your state. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [OHGO Ohio traffic and road conditions](https://www.ohgo.com/) - [Nevada Department of Transportation, NVRoads](https://www.nvroads.com/) - [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving to Reno from Ohio](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-ohio/) - [Moving from Reno to Cleveland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-cleveland/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How many miles is Cleveland to Reno? About 2,244 miles by road from our Sparks warehouse, mostly on I-80. A straight line is about 1,990 miles. ### How long does the drive from Cleveland to Reno take? Free-flow driving is about 38 h 42 min, or five days at 500 miles a day. That is road time only. Your delivery date comes from your written estimate and the delivery window it sets. ### Is Cleveland to Reno one road? Almost. I-80 carries 2,193 of the 2,244 miles, which makes it one of the simplest routes to follow. ### Do I book with O'Brien's or with the van line? You book with O'Brien's in Sparks. We coordinate your move from Cleveland through the Bekins network and handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) J Jennifer C. August 3, 2023 Customer service, packers, and loaders were very responsive, professional, and did an overall great job. C Christy R. March 25, 2023 All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service! ### Owner's reply Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us! J Jessica D. February 14, 2023 I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!! ### Owner's reply Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070