How far is Sparks, NV from Caliente, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Caliente, NV is about 449.2 miles (722.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.5 miles (503 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 47m.
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.
City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Caliente.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Caliente.
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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
31.1 mi · 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
2486 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Farm District Road
104 m · 9 sec · Farm District Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
91 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Williams Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · West Williams Avenue
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Continue on Austin Highway
85.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Austin Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
23.9 mi · 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Aultman Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street
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Turn right onto Great Basin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
25.8 mi · 33 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
104.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on North Spring Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
36 m · 5 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Caliente.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Great Basin Highway
Continue on Great Basin Highway
105 mi · 01h 59m
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 Caliente.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Caliente?
The road trip is about 449.2 miles (722.9 km) and usually takes 08h 47m 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?
Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.6 miles from Sparks and 224.6 miles from Caliente.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.5 miles (503 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.7 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 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 $78.47 one way or $156.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sparks and Sunny near Caliente.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Caliente. Straight-line distance: 312.56 mi (503.01 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 Caliente
City in Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.6149600, -114.5119400 |
| Altitude | 1343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caliente (-114.51194, 37.61496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 723 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 36m |
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 | $78.47 | $156.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $84.61 | $169.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $88.22 | $176.44 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $100.90 | $201.80 |
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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