--- title: Moving from St. Louis to Reno | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/st-louis-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 St. Louis to Reno # Moving from St. Louis to Reno St. Louis to Reno is about 1,841 miles by road, roughly 31 hours of free-flow driving, with I-80 carrying 1,388 of those miles. You book the move with O'Brien's in Sparks, and we coordinate it from your St. Louis 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/) St. Louis, MO-IL Reno-Sparks 1,841 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 31 h 20 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 4 - Main roads I-80, I-70, I-29 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | St. Louis, MO-IL | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $80,196 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,113 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $244,800 | $502,300 | | January average high | 40 F | 48 F | | July average high | 89 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from Missouri to Nevada (2024) about 1,114 - Moved from Nevada to Missouri (2024) about 648 - Moved into Washoe County from St. Clair County, Illinois, Franklin County, Missouri, Lincoln County, Missouri, per year about 59 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 53 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 1,841 road miles from St. Louis. The metro area has about 2.8 million residents, and the Census counts about 59 people a year moving to Washoe County from St. Clair County, Illinois, Franklin County, Missouri and Lincoln County, Missouri (2016 to 2020 estimates, with a margin of error), against about 53 a year going the other way. ## The drive: 1,841 miles from Sparks to St. Louis From the warehouse at 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks, St. Louis is 1,841 miles away by road, or 31 h 18 min at free-flow speed. Plan on four driving days at 500 miles a day. The straight-line figure is 1,578 miles, which means the road adds about 263. 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 1,388 miles, I-70 for 201 miles, I-29 for 119 miles and Nebraska Highway 2 for 47 miles. I-80 is the backbone, at about 75 percent of the distance. St. Louis to Reno is 1,841 miles, one of the shorter runs in the batch. The route takes I-70 across Missouri for 201 miles toward the Kansas City area, then I-29 north for 119 miles, a 47-mile piece of Nebraska Highway 2, and I-80 for 1,388. The metro area spans two states, so a move from St. Clair County, Illinois uses the same road as one from Franklin or Lincoln County in Missouri once the truck crosses the river. ## Reading the road numbers A driver covering 500 miles a day would finish three full days and then a short final stretch of about 341 miles. The free-flow time implies an average pace near 59 miles per hour. Expect to set your watch back two 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. The connector roads that make up the remaining 86 miles are the short, busy pieces at the start and end. ## Terrain and weather on the way St. Louis sits at 467 feet and Reno at about 4,930. The routing tool lists no named pass. River valleys and plains dominate the first three days, and Wyoming and Utah dominate the last two. Missouri and Nebraska both publish road-condition maps, which are useful in January and February and during spring storms. 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 St. Louis comes down to two seasons: the winter weeks, when a storm anywhere along the 1,841 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 75 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 four 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 St. Louis is $997 a month and the median home value is $197,500; in Reno city they are $1,556 and $548,300. The Census median household income in Reno city is $80,760, against $56,160 in St. Louis. The table above puts both ends side by side. Weather differs too. In St. Louis the January low is 24.1 degrees and the July high is 89.0, with 41 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. St. Louis has a low Census median rent, and the housing gap with Reno is among the widest. The July highs are 89 and 93.9 and the winter lows are 24.1 and 26.1, so the temperatures are similar while the humidity is not. ## 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 St. Louis 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 [Missouri page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-missouri/) covers what changes from your state. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [MoDOT Traveler Information Map](https://traveler.modot.org/map/) - [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 Missouri](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-missouri/) - [Moving from Reno to St. Louis](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-st-louis/) - [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 St. Louis to Reno? About 1,841 miles by road from our Sparks warehouse, mostly on I-80. A straight line is about 1,578 miles. ### How long does the drive from St. Louis to Reno take? Free-flow driving is about 31 h 18 min, or four 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. ### Does the route to Reno leave Missouri through Kansas City? Yes. After I-70 across Missouri, the route heads north on I-29 toward the Omaha area and follows I-80 from there. ### 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 St. Louis 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) 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. R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. ## 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