--- title: Moving from Modesto to Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/modesto-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 Modesto to Reno # Moving from Modesto to Reno Modesto to Reno is about 206 road miles, roughly 4 hours of free-flow driving, with 71 miles on CA 99 and 124 on I-80 over Donner Summit at about 7,200 feet. The Modesto metro has about 552,000 residents, and the Census shows people moving both ways between Stanislaus and Washoe counties. 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/) Modesto, CA Reno-Sparks 206 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 4 h - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads I-80, CA-99, I-80 Business ## 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 | Modesto, CA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $81,468 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,623 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $450,100 | $502,300 | | January average high | 56 F | 48 F | | July average high | 95 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 Stanislaus County, California, per year about 76 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 15 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). Modesto sits 87 feet above sea level in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, and the road to Reno starts up CA 99 through orchards and farmland before joining I-80 at Sacramento. It is a farm-country move that ends in high desert. ## CA 99 north, then the Sacramento corridor The route follows CA 99 for about 71 miles through Stockton and Lodi to Sacramento, then uses 9 miles of I-80 Business and 124 miles of I-80 itself. The crow-flies distance is about 147 miles; the road adds about 60 because CA 99 runs along the valley instead of cutting across the foothills. CA 99 carries heavy farm and freight traffic, with stretches of two lanes in each direction, so a loaded truck keeps a steady speed and leaves early. Free-flow driving is 4 hours; your delivery window comes from the written estimate. ## Donner Summit and chain controls The one pass is Donner Summit, about 7,200 feet. Modesto's winters are foggy and mild, with about 12 inches of rain a year, so a Sierra snowstorm is different weather than the valley prepares you for. Use Caltrans QuickMap before a winter move, and use the NDOT site for the Nevada side. ## Modesto and Reno compared Modesto city has about 219,000 residents, a median household income near $79,891, a median gross rent near $1,690 and a median home value near $442,700 in the American Community Survey. Reno city's medians are $80,760, $1,556 and $548,300. Modesto's July high averages about 95 and its January low about 39. Reno's July high is about 94, but its January low is near 26 and it sees about 21 inches of snow a year. Valley families who farm, garden or own a pool should expect different seasons in the yard. ## How O'Brien's coordinates a Modesto move You book with O'Brien's, and we coordinate the move from your Stanislaus County home through the Bekins network. After arrival, O'Brien's handles delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Estimates are itemized and in writing. Planning a rural-property move with equipment, a workshop or outdoor furniture? Ask the estimator to list these on the inventory. The guide to [the moving inventory form](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-inventory/) shows what is recorded. ## Next steps Visit [moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/), then book your [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Caltrans QuickMap](https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [Nevada DMV](https://dmv.nv.gov/newresident.htm) ### 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 Stockton to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/stockton-to-reno/) - [Moving from Fresno to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/fresno-to-reno/) - [Moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) - [The moving inventory and high-value items form](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-inventory/) 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 Modesto from Reno? About 206 road miles, or 4 hours of free-flow driving, on CA 99 and I-80. ### What is the one pass? Donner Summit on I-80 at about 7,200 feet. ### Does O'Brien's store goods in Reno? Yes. The Sparks warehouse offers vault storage from $40 per month. ## 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) S Sonia P. August 4, 2023 Talk about organized people. I peeked in the truck about an hour into the job and was amazed at how well organized it was and how many of my things had protective coverings. Our bed is a mechanical one and a nightmare to us, but these guys had no issue with it at all. Although I have no desire to ever move again--but if I did, I would be calling these guys for sure!!! 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! ## 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