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Photo: Trevor Bexon, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMoving Between Reno and Ely
Ely is about 319 miles and 6 h 18 min of driving from the Sparks yard, mostly on US-50, and O'Brien's carries the move under its own Nevada CPCN 1070. At 6,341 feet, Ely gets about 54 inches of snow a year, so winter shapes the plan.
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- 319 miles
- about 6 h 19 min of driving
ElyReno-Sparks
319 miles by road
- Driving time (free-flow)about 6 h 19 min
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day1
- Main roadsUS 50, I-80, US 50 ALT
| Measure | Ely | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,500 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $950 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $233,700 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 41 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 89 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | 54.1 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.
Ely is the seat of White Pine County and sits high in eastern Nevada, with about 3,929 residents in Census ACS estimates. US-50 across central Nevada is nicknamed the Loneliest Road in America, and a moving truck on it is an exercise in planning fuel, daylight and weather.
US-50 across the middle of the state
The routing data lists 319.4 miles and 379 minutes, about 6 h 18 min of free-flow driving. About 250 miles are on US-50, with about 32 on I-80 at the start, 22 on US-50 Alternate and 3 on SR 117. The straight-line figure is about 262 miles. No named passes are flagged, but the road crosses several mountain ranges, with towns far apart.
Distances between services are long, so a driver tops up fuel in advance and watches daylight. In winter, check the NDOT road conditions site before every travel day. The estimator can build a weather cushion into your plan, and the best time of year to move in Northern Nevada explains how seasons affect scheduling.
A mountain climate at the other end
Ely sits at 6,341 feet. NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals at the Ely airport show January highs near 41.0 degrees and lows near 12.4, July highs near 89.4 and lows near 49.1, about 9.41 inches of precipitation and about 54.1 inches of snow a year. Snowfall here is heavy, so a household arriving from a milder place should plan for ice on driveways at delivery.
Items worth thinking about in cold weather include houseplants, candles, liquids, paint and electronics. Cold-soaked electronics should warm to room temperature before they are powered on.
Authority and estimate for an Ely move
A Reno to Ely move starts and ends in Nevada, so it falls under the Nevada Transportation Authority. O'Brien's holds CPCN 1070. The tariff approved by the NTA governs how the move is measured and billed, and the estimator itemizes your household and gives a written estimate.
Read binding and non-binding estimates before the visit, and ask how the delivery window is stated in the document.
Who moves to Ely
The Census ACS shows a median household income of $77,500, median gross rent of $950, a median home value of $233,700, 34.6 percent of households renting and a median age of 38.7. That is a working community with a mix of renters and owners, and moves here range from a few rooms to a full house. Smaller loads can be handled with partial packing, where the crew packs only what you choose.
When a move is open-ended, vault storage in Sparks starts at $40 per month. The free in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes.
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
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2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
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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.
Your rights on an interstate move
Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you
- Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move (FMCSA)
- Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move (FMCSA)
- Protect Your Move: check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611.
Answers
Moving between Reno and Ely questions
Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
How far is Ely from Reno by road?
About 319.4 miles by the routing data, roughly 6 h 18 min of driving.
Does winter affect moves to Ely?
Weather can change a plan, so the estimator allows for it. Check NDOT conditions before any travel day.
Is this an interstate move?
No. Reno and Ely are both in Nevada, so Nevada authority CPCN 1070 applies.
How do I get a price?
Call 775-359-6683, send an online request, or book the free in-home estimate. See the free estimate page.
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