How far is Carlin, NV from Sparks, NV?
The driving distance from Carlin, NV to Sparks, NV is about 264.7 miles (426 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlin and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlin and Sparks.
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Start on the route
114 m · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
43 m · 9 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
90 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1 km · 54 sec · 10th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Reno
1248 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
263.5 mi · 4 hr 19 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 · 13 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 Carlin and Sparks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
263 mi · 04h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Carlin and Sunny near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlin to Sparks?
The road trip is about 264.7 miles (426 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Carlin and 132.4 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 9:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.24 one way or $92.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlin and Sunny near Sparks.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlin and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 209.25 mi (336.75 km).
#1 Carlin
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 2,281 |
| Coordinates | 40.7138100, -116.1039700 |
| Altitude | 1495 |
| 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: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $46.24 | $92.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $49.86 | $99.71 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $51.99 | $103.97 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $59.46 | $118.92 |
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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