How far is Sparks, NV from Beatty, NV?

The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Beatty, NV is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.6 miles (392 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
310.13 mi
06h 15m
Flight
243.55 mi
391.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.55 mi
Kilometers
391.95 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.13 mi
Kilometers
499.1 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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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 06h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beatty
Wed, May 20, 6:11 AM PDT
Return by in Sparks
Wed, May 20, 12:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparks
2026-05-19T23:56
Arrive Beatty
Wed, May 20, 6:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparks
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Sparks
155 mi
03h 07m
To Beatty
155.1 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
48°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 PM PDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Beatty.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Beatty.

  1. 1

    Start on West Victorian Avenue

    14 m · 4 sec · West Victorian Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pyramid Way

    77 m · 18 sec · Pyramid Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1787 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas

    642 ft · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas

    716 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto USA Parkway

    19 mi · 29 min · USA Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.2 km · 53 sec · California Emigrant Trail

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    818 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Beatty.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
163 mi · 53%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 15%
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
30.2 mi · 10%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 8%
USA Parkway
19 mi · 6%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
243.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 07m from Sparks
Leave By
11:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sparks and Mostly Clear near Beatty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Beatty?

The road trip is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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 155 miles from Sparks and 155.1 miles from Beatty.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 243.6 miles (392 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 $54.16 one way or $108.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sparks and Mostly Clear near Beatty.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Beatty. Straight-line distance: 243.55 mi (391.95 km).

Sparks

#1 Sparks

The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.

Population106,900
Coordinates39.5349100, -119.7526900
Altitude1345
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beatty

Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States

Population1,010
Coordinates36.9085600, -116.7592300
Altitude1008
CountryUnited States
Start: Sparks (-119.75269, 39.53491)
End: Beatty (-116.75923, 36.90856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.43 L · about $54.16
Round trip
$108.33
21.88 gal · 82.86 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $54.16 $108.33
Mid-grade $5.34 $58.40 $116.80
Premium $5.57 $60.89 $121.78
Diesel $6.37 $69.64 $139.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Sparks and Beatty. The current time is 23:56:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.