--- title: Moving from Salt Lake City to Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/salt-lake-city-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 Salt Lake City to Reno # Moving from Salt Lake City to Reno Salt Lake City to Reno is about 515 road miles, an 8 h 30 min free-flow drive, with 511 of those miles on I-80. 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/) Salt Lake City-Murray, UT Reno-Sparks 515 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 8 h 29 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 2 - Main roads I-80, SR 68 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $98,083 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,583 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $515,400 | $502,300 | | January average high | 39 F | 48 F | | July average high | 94 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 51.9 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Utah to Nevada (2024) about 3,440 - Moved from Nevada to Utah (2024) about 3,563 - Moved into Washoe County from Salt Lake County, Utah, Tooele County, Utah, per year about 172 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 120 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 Salt Lake and Tooele counties to Washoe County at about 172 people a year (2016-2020), against about 120 moving the other way. Utah as a whole sent about 3,440 people to Nevada in 2024. Salt Lake City is at 4,223 feet and Reno a little higher, so there is no altitude shock on this move. ## The drive: one interstate across the Great Basin This is the simplest route in the batch to read: I-80 for about 511 miles, plus a one-mile connector on SR 68. The truck leaves the Salt Lake valley, crosses the Bonneville Salt Flats to Wendover on the Utah line, and then runs through Elko, Winnemucca, Lovelock and Fernley to Sparks. The total is about 515 miles. Because a single interstate carries the whole load, the routing has fewer unknowns than the two-lane routes from Oregon or Arizona. Fuel and services are on the interstate, and the highway is maintained year-round. The weather risks are winter storms in the Great Basin and wind on the open stretches, and Utah DOT and Nevada DOT both post conditions. At 500 miles a day the map shows two days behind the wheel, with a free-flow time of 8 h 30 min. The mileage sits just above the one-day line, so the stop depends on the driver's hours and the Sparks schedule, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. There is no mountain pass on the routing data for this route, and the Sierra summits are not part of the trip. ## Salt Lake City and Reno side by side Salt Lake City averages about 51.9 inches of snow a year, against about 20.9 at the Reno airport, and about 15.5 inches of precipitation against 7.4. The January average high is 38.6 F in Salt Lake City and 47.7 F in Reno. July highs are 94.0 F and 93.9 F, essentially the same, though Salt Lake nights are warmer at 68.2 F against Reno's 60.4 F. The table above uses Census figures for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area: median household income of $98,083, median gross rent of $1,583 and a median home value of $515,400. Reno-Sparks has a median household income of $87,485, median gross rent of $1,592 and a median home value of $502,300. Utah taxes income at a flat rate and Nevada does not tax wages. ## 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 Salt Lake City 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 [Utah to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-utah/) covers Nevada license and registration steps, and the [long-distance checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-checklist/) keeps mail and utilities on schedule. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [UDOT Traffic road conditions](https://udottraffic.utah.gov/) - [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 Salt Lake City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-salt-lake-city/) - [Moving to Reno from Utah](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-utah/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) 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 Salt Lake City from Reno? About 515 miles by road, or about 8 h 30 min of free-flow driving, nearly all of it on I-80. ### Is there a mountain pass on the route? The routing data lists none. The weather concerns are winter storms and wind on the open Great Basin stretches. ### Is the climate similar? Summer highs match, at about 94 F. Salt Lake City gets more snow, about 51.9 inches a year against about 20.9 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) M Mike K. August 30, 2019 The best customer service ever! ### Owner's reply Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business! P Patrick R. September 19, 2026 The two gentlemen that helped me move today were very Helpful and professional! T Tommy B. August 21, 2026 Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here. ### Owner's reply Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review. ## 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