Highway 50 through Nevada...or Interstate 80?

The CA DOT says that 50 is currently one-lane between Riverton and Pollock Pines due to the King Fire. I'd check road conditions before making a final choice; if the road is open and safe, 50 is preferable to 80, IMO.

Hwy 50 without a doubt. Great route, much better that I-80

Last fall we did from ELY to Austin and you can surely get gas in Ely, Eureka, and Austin. So gas should not be a problem. Its hilly.
and a beautiful drive...it is not like there are NO cars/trucks out there...just a lot less than anyone is used to.

Wish we could have made it to fallon but son (who now lives in vegas) said that Fallon wasn't worth going to AND some snow was on the way so we bolted south...fast.

enjoy