How far is Fallon, NV from Sparks, NV?
The driving distance from Fallon, NV to Sparks, NV is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 02m.
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.
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fallon and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallon and Sparks.
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Start on South Maine Street
152 m · 18 sec · South Maine Street
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Turn left onto West Williams Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · West 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 Fallon 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
31.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fallon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fallon to Sparks?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Fernley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Fallon and 29.6 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fallon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sparks.
Stop Ideas Near Fernley
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 Fernley.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fallon and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 52.17 mi (83.96 km).
#1 Fallon
City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 8,751 |
| Coordinates | 39.4735300, -118.7773700 |
| Altitude | 1207 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $13.30 | $26.61 |
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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