--- title: Moving from Phoenix to Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/phoenix-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 Phoenix to Reno # Moving from Phoenix to Reno Phoenix to Reno is about 718 road miles, a 14 h 18 min free-flow drive through Las Vegas and the central Nevada desert. O'Brien's books it as a Bekins Van Lines agent (U.S. DOT No. 30611) and delivers in Reno from the Sparks warehouse. 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/) Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Reno-Sparks 718 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 14 h 20 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 2 - Main roads US 95, US 93, I-11 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $88,301 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,702 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $440,900 | $502,300 | | January average high | 65 F | 48 F | | July average high | 104 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from Arizona to Nevada (2024) about 5,504 - Moved from Nevada to Arizona (2024) about 6,026 - Moved into Washoe County from Maricopa County, Arizona, Pinal County, Arizona, per year about 273 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 858 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). Census counts put the flow from Maricopa and Pinal counties to Washoe County at about 273 people a year (2016-2020), while about 858 a year moved the other way. In 2024 about 5,504 people moved from Arizona to Nevada. The move trades one hot desert for a cooler, higher one. ## The drive: AZ 74, US 93, I-11 and US 95 The routing uses AZ 74 for about 30 miles at the start, then US 93 for about 175 miles across northwest Arizona. I-11 covers about 42 miles near Las Vegas, and US 95 carries the truck about 272 miles north through central Nevada. The total is about 718 miles. Most of the route is US highway in open desert. US 95 north of Las Vegas has long distances between services, so a driver plans fuel and rest in advance. The route avoids Sierra summits completely, which matters in winter: the weather risk is mostly ice on the high desert at the north end rather than a pass closure. At 500 miles a day the map says two days behind the wheel, with a free-flow time of 14 h 18 min. A loaded truck also has loading time and a scheduled Sparks arrival, so your written estimate sets the delivery window. Arizona 511 covers the start, and the Nevada 511 site covers the long north-south run through Nevada. Heat is the other factor. A midsummer load leaves Phoenix at a very hot time of year, so pickup times are usually early in the day. ## Phoenix and Reno side by side Phoenix averages a July high of 104.0 F with a low of 80.8 F, against a Reno July high of 93.9 F and a low of 60.4 F. The January average high is 65.4 F in Phoenix and 47.7 F in Reno. Phoenix averages about 8.9 inches of precipitation a year and Reno about 7.4. Reno also averages about 20.9 inches of snow, which Phoenix does not see. The table above uses Census figures for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, with median gross rent of $1,702, a median home value of $440,900 and 33.4 percent of households renting. Reno-Sparks has a median gross rent of $1,592 and a median home value of $502,300. Arizona taxes wages and Nevada does not. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book the move with O'Brien's, the Bekins Van Lines agent in Sparks, and we coordinate it from your Phoenix home through the Bekins network. When the shipment reaches Northern Nevada, we handle delivery, unpacking and, if your new place is not ready, storage in our 30,000 square foot Sparks warehouse (vault storage from $40 per month). Call 775-359-6683 for a phone ballpark, or send an online request. ## Settling in Long-distance moves are priced by weight, and the estimate is itemized and in writing. Our [Arizona to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-arizona/) covers Nevada license and registration steps, and the [winter moving guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) is worth a read for a first Sierra winter. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Arizona 511 travel information](https://az511.com/) - [Nevada Department of Transportation road conditions](https://www.nvroads.com/) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [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) ### 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 Reno to Phoenix](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-phoenix/) - [Moving to Reno from Arizona](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-arizona/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) - [Moving in winter in the Sierra](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) 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 Phoenix from Reno? About 718 miles by road, or about 14 h 18 min of free-flow driving. ### Does the route cross the Sierra? No. It goes north through Las Vegas and central Nevada on US 95 and reaches Sparks without a Sierra summit. ### How big is the climate change? Large in winter: a January high of 65.4 F in Phoenix against 47.7 F in Reno, plus about 20.9 inches of snow a year in Reno. ## 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) N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! 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. ## 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