Distance from San Jose to Reno by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Reno (NV) is 189 miles or 304 kilometers or 164 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Reno is 247 miles (399 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 58 miles or 95 km.

San Jose to Reno Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Jose, CA and Reno, NV
This map shows the distance from San Jose, CA, Usa to Reno, NV, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Jose, California to Reno, Nevada is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Reno, NV

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Reno, Nevada is 247 miles or 399 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Reno, NV is 247 miles or 399 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Reno, Nevada.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Reno, Nevada is approximately 247 miles (399 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to Reno, NV

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Reno, NV?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 50 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Reno take?
San Jose and Reno are 4 hours 50 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Jose and Reno

Time difference between San Jose (CA) and Reno (NV) is 1 Hours.
Reno time is 1 Hours ahead of San Jose.

Current local time in San Jose	Current local time in Reno
2025-12-18, 08:04:03 PST	2025-12-18, 09:04:03 MST

How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and Reno Nevada, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Jose, CA and Reno, NV in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	247 mi	399 km	214.49 nmi
Straight line distance	189 mi	304 km	164 nmi
Difference	58 mi	95 km	50 nmi

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