Take I-80 east to Exit 13 for Downtown Reno/Virginia St. if you want the classic Reno sign area, or Exit 14 for Wells Ave. if you’re approaching from the east side of downtown. The nearby I-80 guide also shows Exit 12 as the point where the next Reno/Sparks exits are listed, which is a useful landmark for spotting the area around the sign.

Best exit

  • Exit 13 : Downtown Reno / Virginia St.
  • Exit 14 : Wells Ave., just east of the downtown core

Simple driving tip

If you’re trying to get a view of the Reno sign from I-80, Exit 13 is the most direct downtown-related exit, while Exit 14 is the next practical option depending on which direction you’re coming from.

Route note

Some exit listings show the Reno exits in sequence as Keystone Ave. at Exit 12, Downtown Reno/Virginia St. at Exit 13, Wells Ave. at Exit 14, and I-580/US-395 at Exit 15.

TL;DR: Use Exit 13 for the Reno sign area ; Exit 14 is the backup if you’re coming in from a different direction.