"Looking at the route between Virginia City & Reno & decided on 95 to 50 to 80 & Reno."
95, 50, 80?? 95 does NOT go to Reno.
Confusing????
Virginia City is 26 miles from Reno or about 30 min.
We use Geiger Grade (NV 341) out of VC for the short trip.
Leaving Reno to get to I-5, and you said "getting to the I-5 as easily & as soon as feasible".
Reno-Susanville --395
I would not take 139 or 395 out of Susanville.
Susanville to I-5.
36 out of Susanville to 44 to 89 to I-5. You will join I-5 just South of Weed, CA.
All good roads with no issues that I'm aware of. You'll enjoy viewing Mt. Shasta for a good potion of the trip.
Safe travels.
