--- title: Moving from Davis and Woodland to Reno | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/davis-woodland-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 --- - [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 Davis and Woodland (Yolo County) to Reno # Moving from Davis and Woodland to Reno Davis to Reno is about 149 road miles, roughly 2 hours 57 minutes of free-flow driving, with 144 of the miles on I-80 and one crossing of Donner Summit at about 7,200 feet. People move both ways between Yolo County and Washoe County in the Census flow data. 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/) Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Reno-Sparks 149 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 2 h 57 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads I-80, CR E6 ## Mountain passes on the way - Donner Summit (I-80) 7,213 ft **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $97,188 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,819 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $589,500 | $502,300 | | January average high | 55 F | 48 F | | July average high | 94 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from California to Nevada (2024) about 53,289 - Moved from Nevada to California (2024) about 21,133 - Moved into Washoe County from Yolo County, California, per year about 270 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 83 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). Davis and Woodland sit on the flat floor of the Sacramento Valley, about 40 feet above sea level, and the only real obstacle between them and Reno is the Sierra. At 149 miles this is one of the shortest long-distance routes O'Brien's books into Northern Nevada. ## From the valley floor onto I-80 The route is 144 miles of I-80 plus about 3 miles of county road E6 near Davis. The road distance of 149 miles is only about 24 miles longer than the crow flies, because I-80 runs almost straight from Davis through Sacramento and Roseville to Auburn and the high Sierra. At a little under three hours of free-flow driving, a Davis move is the shortest of the Sacramento-area routes and the first one where a truck might make a day trip from pickup to Sparks. Whether yours does is a scheduling question, and the written estimate sets the delivery window. ## Donner Summit: the one pass Donner Summit at about 7,200 feet is the highest point on the route, and the climb from the valley covers more than 7,000 feet in about 90 miles. In winter, Caltrans may require chains or close sections of I-80 during storms. Check Caltrans QuickMap for California and the NDOT site for Nevada. University schedules matter here. Davis has a large student and faculty population, and late June and mid-September are busy for movers. Book early; see [how far ahead to book movers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-far-ahead-to-book-movers/). ## Davis and Reno compared Davis city has about 67,000 residents, a median household income near $90,045, a median gross rent near $2,187 and a median home value near $866,100 in the American Community Survey. Reno city's medians are $80,760, $1,556 and $548,300. The weather swing is small compared with the coast. The Sacramento station records a July high near 94 and a January low near 38. Reno's July high is also near 94, but its January lows fall to 26 and it receives about 21 inches of snow a year against almost none in the valley. ## How O'Brien's coordinates a Davis move You book with O'Brien's, and we coordinate the move from your Davis or Woodland home through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Estimates are itemized and in writing. Students and faculty often have furniture that spans two homes. Vault storage in the Sparks warehouse starts at $40 per month for the gap. ## Next steps Read [moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) for DMV and tax steps, then request a [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Caltrans QuickMap](https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/) - [NDOT Nevada Roads](https://www.nvroads.com/) - [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 from Sacramento to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/sacramento-to-reno/) - [Moving from Yuba City and Marysville to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/yuba-city-to-reno/) - [Moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) - [How far ahead to book movers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-far-ahead-to-book-movers/) 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 far is Davis from Reno? About 149 road miles and 2 hours 57 minutes of free-flow driving, almost entirely on I-80. ### Is Donner Summit a problem? Only in winter storms. Check Caltrans QuickMap for chain controls before moving day. ### Who handles the move? You book with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it through the Bekins network from Yolo County. ## 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) C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! ## 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