How far is Sandy Valley, NV from Sparks, NV?
The driving distance from Sandy Valley, NV to Sparks, NV is about 489.7 miles (788.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 08h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Valley and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Valley and Sparks.
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Start on East Onyx Avenue
719 ft · 34 sec · East Onyx Avenue
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Turn right onto Forbes Street
649 ft · 31 sec · Forbes Street
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Turn right onto East Earl Avenue
1315 ft · 59 sec · East Earl Avenue
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
70 m · 20 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto Earl Street
930 ft · 43 sec · Earl Street
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Turn right onto North Kolo Street
665 ft · 19 sec · North Kolo Street
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Continue on West Onyx Avenue
2577 ft · 1 min · West Onyx Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Osage Street
2640 ft · 1 min · North Osage Street
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Turn left onto Nickel Avenue
2618 ft · 1 min · Nickel Avenue
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Turn right onto Papago Street
2642 ft · 1 min · Papago Street
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Turn left onto West Marble Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Marble Avenue
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Continue on Cicchi Street
1 mi · 3 min · Cicchi Street
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Turn left onto West Gold Avenue
2645 ft · 1 min · West Gold Avenue
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Turn right onto Shoshone Street
2653 ft · 1 min · Shoshone Street
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Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue
2643 ft · 1 min · West Diamond Avenue
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Turn right onto North Tuskegee Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Tuskegee Street
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Continue on Pahrump Road
10.7 mi · 26 min · Pahrump Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pahrump Valley Highway
53.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Pahrump Valley Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
45.7 mi · 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on East Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
99 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
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Turn right onto California Emigrant Trail
1.5 km · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward USA Parkway
81 m · 4 sec · USA Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto USA Parkway
19.6 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 17 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 Sandy Valley and Sparks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Sandy Valley 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 Sandy Valley to Sparks?
The road trip is about 489.7 miles (788.1 km) and usually takes 08h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.3 miles from Sandy Valley and 275.4 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.55 one way or $171.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Valley and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Sparks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Valley and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 341.62 mi (549.79 km).
#1 Sandy Valley
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 2,051 |
| Coordinates | 35.8169200, -115.6322300 |
| Altitude | 805 |
| 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: 788 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
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 | $85.55 | $171.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $92.24 | $184.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $96.18 | $192.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $110.00 | $220.01 |
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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