How far is Sparks, NV from Alamo, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Alamo, NV is about 388.3 miles (624.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290 miles (466.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.
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
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Alamo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Alamo.
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Start on West Victorian Avenue
14 m · 4 sec · West Victorian Avenue
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Turn left onto Pyramid Way
77 m · 18 sec · Pyramid Way
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Take the ramp slight left
1787 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
642 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
716 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto USA Parkway
19 mi · 29 min · USA Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
1.2 km · 53 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Take the exit slight left
818 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 26 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
7.8 mi · 8 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
67.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Erie Street
2297 ft · 1 min · Erie Street
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army Highway
21.8 mi · 23 min · Grand Army Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Extraterrestrial Highway
84 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Extraterrestrial Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Road
14.4 mi · 18 min · Warm Springs Road
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Merge slight left onto Sunnyside Road
3269 ft · 48 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto Great Basin Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn right onto Broadway
1215 ft · 43 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto North Purple Sage Avenue
86 m · 10 sec · North Purple Sage Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Purple Sage Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Alamo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Extraterrestrial Highway
Turn right onto Extraterrestrial Highway
84 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sparks and Sunny near Alamo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Alamo?
The road trip is about 388.3 miles (624.9 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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 194.1 miles from Sparks and 194.2 miles from Alamo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290 miles (466.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.3 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 $67.83 one way or $135.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sparks and Sunny near Alamo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 289.97 mi (466.66 km).
#1 Sparks
The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.
| Population | 106,900 |
| Coordinates | 39.5349100, -119.7526900 |
| Altitude | 1345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamo
Alamo is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3649600, -115.1644600 |
| Altitude | 1057 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alamo (-115.16446, 37.36496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 625 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 50m |
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 | $67.83 | $135.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $73.13 | $146.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $76.25 | $152.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $87.21 | $174.43 |
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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