How far is Indian Hills, NV from Sparks, NV?
The driving distance from Indian Hills, NV to Sparks, NV is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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The capital of Nevada.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Hills and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Sparks.
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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
20.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sparks, Elko
759 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80: Sparks, Elko, Winnemucca, Salt Lake City
2616 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 445
905 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NV 445 North
550 ft · 18 sec
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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 Indian Hills and Sparks.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
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20.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Indian Hills and Sunny near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Sparks?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Indian Hills and 20.1 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Hills and Sunny near Sparks.
Stop Ideas Near Carson City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 31.06 mi (49.99 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 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
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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