How far is Beatty, NV from Sparks, NV?

The driving distance from Beatty, NV to Sparks, NV is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.6 miles (392 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.22 mi
05h 16m
Flight
243.55 mi
391.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.55 mi
Kilometers
391.95 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.22 mi
Kilometers
520.17 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparks
Wed, May 20, 4:24 AM PDT
Return by in Beatty
Wed, May 20, 9:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beatty
2026-05-19T23:08
Arrive Sparks
Wed, May 20, 4:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beatty
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Beatty
155.1 mi
02h 38m
To Sparks
168.1 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 PM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beatty and Sparks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beatty and Sparks.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  21. 21

    Turn right onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.5 km · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward USA Parkway

    81 m · 4 sec · USA Parkway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto USA Parkway

    19.6 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 445

    1308 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on NV 445 North

    61 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Pyramid Way

    13 m · 5 sec · Pyramid Way

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Victorian Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · West Victorian Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on West Victorian Avenue

    100 m · 17 sec · West Victorian Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Victorian Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatty and Sparks.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
165 mi · 51%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 14%
USA Parkway
19.6 mi · 6%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 5%
West Main Street
6.21 mi · 2%
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

59.7 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.6 mi
243.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
02h 38m from Beatty
Leave By
6:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Beatty and Sunny near Sparks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beatty to Sparks?

The road trip is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km) and usually takes 05h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.1 miles from Beatty and 168.1 miles from Sparks.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 243.6 miles (392 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.44 one way or $112.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Beatty and Sunny near Sparks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beatty and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 243.55 mi (391.95 km).

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#1 Beatty

Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States

Population1,010
Coordinates36.9085600, -116.7592300
Altitude1008
CountryUnited States
Sparks

#2 Sparks

The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.

Population106,900
Coordinates39.5349100, -119.7526900
Altitude1345
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-116.759208, 36.908546)
End: Victorian Avenue (-119.752662, 39.534882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.4 gal
43.17 L · about $56.44
Round trip
$112.88
22.8 gal · 86.34 L
Estimated CO2
101.3 kg one way
Round trip: 202.6 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $56.44 $112.88
Mid-grade $5.34 $60.85 $121.71
Premium $5.57 $63.45 $126.90
Diesel $6.37 $72.57 $145.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Beatty and Sparks. The current time is 23:08:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.