How far is Indian Hills, NV from Spanish Springs, NV?
The driving distance from Indian Hills, NV to Spanish Springs, NV is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Hills and Spanish Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Spanish Springs.
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Start on James Lee Park Road
20 m · 13 sec · James Lee Park Road
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Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
2833 ft · 1 min · Vista Grande Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mica Drive
1052 ft · 31 sec · Mica Drive
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 25 min
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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 Indian Hills 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
Continue straight
22.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Indian Hills and Sunny near Spanish Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Spanish Springs?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 23.9 miles from Indian Hills and 23.9 miles from Spanish Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.18 one way or $18.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Hills and Sunny 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 Indian Hills and Spanish Springs. Straight-line distance: 39.12 mi (62.96 km).
#1 Indian Hills
City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 5,627 |
| Coordinates | 39.0860200, -119.7840700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $5.43 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
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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