How far is Dayton, NV from Spanish Springs, NV?
The driving distance from Dayton, NV to Spanish Springs, NV is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Spanish Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Spanish Springs.
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Start on Shady Lane
43 m · 11 sec · Shady Lane
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Turn left onto Tyler Street
107 m · 18 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn right onto Pike Street
106 m · 17 sec · Pike Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
42 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gates Street
723 ft · 32 sec · Gates Street
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
9.4 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East William Street
138 m · 10 sec · East William Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
1697 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
30.8 mi · 34 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 659
1614 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto North McCarran Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North McCarran Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pyramid Way
6.9 mi · 10 min · Pyramid Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pyramid Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Spanish Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
30.8 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dayton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spanish Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Spanish Springs?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Dayton and 25 miles from Spanish Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dayton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spanish Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Reno
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 Reno.
Reno
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Spanish Springs. Straight-line distance: 29.11 mi (46.85 km).
#1 Dayton
Dayton is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2371400, -119.5929500 |
| Altitude | 1340 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spanish Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 15,064 |
| Coordinates | 39.6490800, -119.7074100 |
| Altitude | 1377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spanish Springs (-119.70741, 39.64908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
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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