Reno to Salt Lake City is about 515 road miles, an 8 h 30 min free-flow drive, with 511 of those miles on I-80. O'Brien's moves it as a Bekins Van Lines agent (U.S. DOT No. 30611) from the Sparks warehouse.
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515 miles by road
| 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 |
Data (read 2026-10-19): OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020; U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020.
Salt Lake City is a straight run east on I-80, and it is the closest big-city destination to Reno in climate: cold winters, hot dry summers and high elevation. The state paperwork is where it differs, since Utah has an income tax and counts residency by triggers rather than a single day count.
The Utah DMV says new residents are allowed 60 days to transfer titles and registrations. For driver licenses, the Utah Driver License Division lists conditions that make a Utah license required, such as entering the state to make Utah home, remaining six months or more in a calendar year, registering a vehicle, or being gainfully employed there. It does not publish a single day count.
Because the license rule is condition based, the safe plan is to visit the Driver License Division soon after you move.
Utah Code 59-10-104, effective January 1, 2026, sets the individual income tax at 4.45 percent of taxable income. The Utah State Tax Commission lists a 4.85 percent state sales and use tax, with local and county options added on top. Nevada collects no individual income tax.
NOAA's normals for the Salt Lake City airport show a January high of 38.6 and a low of 24.2, a July high of 94.0 and a low of 68.2, 15.52 inches of precipitation and 51.9 inches of snow a year. That is more snow than Reno gets.
For a winter move, give the written estimate a flexible window and keep the driveway clear on the day the truck is due. Moving in winter covers the details.
The ACS lists Salt Lake City at 208,007 residents, with a median household income of $75,090, median gross rent of $1,414, a median home value of $539,500 and 54.2 percent renters. The metro median home value is $515,400. Census flows for 2016-2020 show about 172 people a year moving into Washoe County from Salt Lake and Tooele counties, and about 120 moving the other way.
You book the move with O'Brien's in Sparks. The free in-home estimate is itemized and in writing, and it comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes that are yours to keep. We coordinate the move through the Bekins Van Lines network. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. Vault storage in Sparks starts from $40 per month if the new home is not ready. See how an interstate move works.
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
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Licenses and authority2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
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Bekins Van Lines network
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.
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Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
Utah DMV says new residents are allowed 60 days to transfer titles and registrations.
Utah Code 59-10-104 sets 4.45 percent for 2026.
NOAA's normals show about 51.9 inches a year.
What customers say about O'Brien's
Janet M.
I was so impressed with the way the crew handled and packed each piece of furniture for short term storage. They were polite and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a move.
Janet we are so glad to hear that your move was a great success and we sincerely appreciate you providing us with this wonderful review. We will continue to provide you with the best service as we move forward.
Judy H.
I was so satisfied and impressed with O'Brien. My move went perfectly. If I have another move, it will be O'Brien for sure!!
WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR THE MOVE WENT SO WELL!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to let us know.
Francie H.
We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future.
Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity!
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