--- title: Moving from Tucson to Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/tucson-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 Tucson to Reno # Moving from Tucson to Reno Tucson to Reno is about 846 miles, a 16 h 42 min free-flow drive that adds 133 miles of I-10 to the Phoenix route before it heads north on US 93, I-11 and US 95. Tucson has 547,073 people in the city and about 1 million in the metro area. 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/) Tucson, AZ Reno-Sparks 846 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 16 h 41 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 2 - Main roads US 95, US 93, I-10 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Tucson, AZ | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $70,315 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,212 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $319,700 | $502,300 | | January average high | 66 F | 48 F | | July average high | 100 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 0.1 in | 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 Pima County, Arizona, per year about 28 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 80 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 Pima County to Washoe County at about 28 people a year (2016-2020), while about 80 a year moved the other way. Arizona as a whole sent about 5,504 people to Nevada in 2024. Tucson sits at 2,698 feet, and Reno sits much higher, so the climate change begins with altitude. ## The drive: I-10, US 93, I-11 and US 95 The truck leaves Tucson on I-10 for about 133 miles toward the Phoenix area, then follows US 93 for about 175 miles across northwest Arizona. I-11 covers about 42 miles near Las Vegas, and US 95 runs about 272 miles north through central Nevada to the Reno area. The total is about 846 miles. At 500 miles a day, the map says two days behind the wheel, with a free-flow time of 16 h 42 min. Because the figure is close to the two-day boundary, a loaded truck with a Sparks appointment may plan an overnight stop in Arizona or Nevada. That is a driver scheduling detail, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. Most of the miles are in open desert. Heat is the main summer factor, since Tucson's July high averages 100.2 F, and the route reaches northern Nevada with the cooler air and occasional winter ice of a high-desert corridor. Arizona 511 covers the start, and the Nevada 511 site covers the long north-south run through the state. The route does not touch the Sierra, so there are no summit closures or chain controls on the way in. ## Tucson and Reno side by side Tucson averages 10.6 inches of precipitation and almost no snow, 0.1 inches in a normal year, while Reno averages about 7.4 inches of precipitation and 20.9 inches of snow. The January average high is 66.5 F in Tucson and 47.7 F in Reno. July highs are 100.2 F and 93.9 F. The table above uses Census figures for the Tucson metro area, with median gross rent of $1,212, a median home value of $319,700 and 34.8 percent of households renting. Reno-Sparks has a median gross rent of $1,592 and a median home value of $502,300, a notable step up in housing cost. 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 Tucson 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. Long-distance moves are priced by weight. ## Planning for a first Sierra winter 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/) explains what a Tucson household should expect from its first Reno 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 Tucson](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-tucson/) - [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 Tucson from Reno? About 846 miles by road, or about 16 h 42 min of free-flow driving. ### Which roads does the route use? I-10 toward Phoenix, US 93 across northwest Arizona, I-11 near Las Vegas, and US 95 north through central Nevada. ### Is the weather change big? Yes. Tucson averages 0.1 inches of snow a year and Reno averages about 20.9 inches, with a January high of 66.5 F against 47.7 F. ## 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) 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! B Bruce E. December 25, 2024 My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide! ### Owner's reply Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future. L Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. ## 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