A map of the Lake Tahoe region
A map of the Lake Tahoe region

Drive Times in the Tahoe Area
StartDestinationTravel TimeDirections
Olympic Valley

(Palisades or The Village at Palisades Tahoe)		Alpine Meadows

(Alpine or The Alpine Lodge)		5 minutes
  • Follow Olympic Valley Rd out to Highway 89.
  • When you reach the traffic light for Highway 89, turn right.
  • The entrance for Alpine will come up on your right at the next traffic light.
  • Follow Alpine Meadows Rd all the way up. Obey signage.
Palisades TahoeTruckee15-20 minutes
  • Turn left on Highway 89, heading northwest.
  • At the West River Rd traffic light, turn right.
  • Take the first left onto McIver Crossing.
  • Take the first exit of the roundabout. You can't miss downtown Truckee!
Palisades TahoeTahoe City10-15 minutes
  • Turn right onto Highway 89, heading southeast.
  • Continue straight through the roundabout, staying on Highway 28.
Palisades TahoeIncline Village, Nevada35 minutes
  • Turn right onto Highway 89, heading southeast.
  • Continue straight through the Tahoe City roundabout, staying on Highway 28.
  • Highway 28 will go through several communities and two additional roundabouts to bring you to Incline Village.
Palisades TahoeReno, Nevada45 minutes
  • Turn left onto Highway 89, heading northwest.
  • Stay right to enter Interstate 80 eastbound
  • Take Interstate 80 all the way down to Reno. Take exit 13 for downtown.
Palisades TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe1 hour
  • Turn right onto Highway 89, heading southeast.
  • At the roundabout, stay right to stay on Highway 89 and head down the West Shore.
  • You'll pass scenic landmarks like D.L Bliss State Park and Emerald Bay.
  • At the light in South Lake Tahoe, go left to head to downtown.

Scenic Photo of Tahoe City, CA with New Snow
Scenic Photo of Tahoe City, CA with New Snow
LAKE TAHOE
The region's crown jewel
From Palisades Tahoe, you'll have gorgeous views of the stunning lake from many different areas of our mountains. The North Shore of Lake Tahoe has a number of unique, historic towns that offer tons of fun events & activities, all within an hour's drive at most.

About Lake Tahoe
A plane flies over Lake Tahoe in the winter.
A plane flies over Lake Tahoe in the winter.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
We recommend using the North Lake Tahoe Express as a shuttle to/from Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO). The drive is about 45 minutes, and you can schedule your pick-up/drop-off time via their website.

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Friends relaxing on a sandy beach on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe, NV
Friends relaxing on a sandy beach on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe, NV

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE
Check out our Visitor's Guide to one of the region's gems
You can’t beat the charm of historic downtown Truckee, a railway town with restored 1800s-era architecture that looks like the set of an old Western movie but is now filled with modern eateries and electric shops. Truckee is just 11 miles from Palisades Tahoe.

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The famous arch in downtown Reno, Nevada at night.
The famous arch in downtown Reno, Nevada at night.

RENO, NEVADA
Our Guide to the Biggest Little City
Known as "the Biggest Little City in the World," Reno, Nevada is just 45 minutes from Palisades Tahoe. The desert sibling of Lake Tahoe, Reno is bubbling with food, art, shops, adventure, and old-Nevada charm.

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Travel Resources

During dynamic weather events, be sure to check these resources before traveling.
Machines work to remove snow in the Palisades parking lot.
Road Conditions
Get the most up-to-date information on road closures, chain controls, delays, and more during the height of winter weather.


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Two ski patrollers head up the lift at Alpine.
WINTER Weather Blog
Read the latest snow and weather forecasts from local meteorologist Bryan Allegretto. Detailed information on what to expect at our mountains is provided daily. 

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Snowfall during a blizzard in front of a snowcat at Alpine Meadows on January 27, 2021
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Scenic view of Lake Tahoe from the slopes of Alpine Meadows Ski Resort
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Palisades Tahoe Mountain Host shoveling snow during at 5+ foot storm in December 2021
Lake Tahoe Packing Guide
Don't be caught in your car stranded in a storm without the necessary essentials. While we love our 300 days of sun, we're also known for our intense and exciting snowfall days.

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