How far is Ely, NV from Sparks, NV?
The driving distance from Ely, NV to Sparks, NV is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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
Driving 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 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ely and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ely and Sparks.
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Start on Campton Street
543 ft · 26 sec · Campton Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
130 m · 24 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Aultman Street
2210 ft · 1 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
9.9 mi · 13 min · Austin Highway
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Continue on East Williams Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · East Williams Avenue
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Continue on Reno Highway
17.8 mi · 22 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 · 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 Ely and Sparks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Ely and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ely to Sparks?
The road trip is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Ely and 158 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 5:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.20 one way or $110.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Ely and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Sparks.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Old City Hall, (now) Austin Legion Post 45
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ely and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 260.45 mi (419.16 km).
#1 Ely
City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
| Population | 4,014 |
| Coordinates | 39.2474400, -114.8886300 |
| Altitude | 1962 |
| 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: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $55.20 | $110.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $59.52 | $119.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $62.06 | $124.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $70.98 | $141.96 |
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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