How far is Caliente, NV from Sparks, NV?
The driving distance from Caliente, NV to Sparks, NV is about 419.2 miles (674.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.5 miles (503 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 08h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caliente and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caliente and Sparks.
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Start on Market Street
36 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
97 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
104.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Great Basin Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Basin Highway
25.8 mi · 33 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Great Basin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Aultman Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
23.9 mi · 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Austin Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Austin Highway
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Continue on Austin Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Austin Highway
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Turn left onto Wildes Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Wildes Road
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Continue on Sheckler Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Sheckler Road
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Turn right onto McLean Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · McLean Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reno Highway
15.3 mi · 18 min · Reno Highway
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
142 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
2860 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Truck Inn Way
1031 ft · 32 sec · Truck Inn Way
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Take the exit left toward I 80 West: Reno
1823 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
31.4 mi · 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 445
1308 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NV 445 North
61 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto Pyramid Way
13 m · 5 sec · Pyramid Way
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Turn right onto West Victorian Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · West Victorian Avenue
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Continue on West Victorian Avenue
100 m · 17 sec · West Victorian Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Victorian Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caliente and Sparks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Great Basin Highway
Continue on Great Basin Highway
105 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Caliente and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caliente to Sparks?
The road trip is about 419.2 miles (674.7 km) and usually takes 08h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.5 miles from Caliente and 194.7 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.5 miles (503 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.7 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.23 one way or $146.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Caliente and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Sparks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caliente and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 312.56 mi (503.01 km).
#1 Caliente
City in Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.6149600, -114.5119400 |
| Altitude | 1343 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sparks
The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.
| Population | 106,900 |
| Coordinates | 39.5349100, -119.7526900 |
| Altitude | 1345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Victorian Avenue (-119.752662, 39.534882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 675 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $73.23 | $146.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $78.95 | $157.90 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $82.32 | $164.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $94.15 | $188.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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