How far is Mogul, NV from Sparks, NV?
The driving distance from Mogul, NV to Sparks, NV is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mogul and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mogul and Sparks.
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Start on the route
3 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Mogul Road
65 m · 17 sec · Mogul Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Reno
621 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9.4 mi · 11 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 Mogul 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9.37 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mogul and Sunny near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mogul to Sparks?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Mogul and 5.1 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mogul and Sunny near Sparks.
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 Mogul and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 9.35 mi (15.05 km).
#1 Mogul
Located west of Reno in Washoe County at an elevation of 4,711 feet, situated along the Truckee River corridor near the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5138000, -119.9260300 |
| Altitude | 1436 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
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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