How far is Sparks, NV from Cold Springs, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Cold Springs, NV is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Cold Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Cold Springs.
-
1
Start on West Victorian Avenue
14 m · 4 sec · West Victorian Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto Pyramid Way
43 m · 13 sec · Pyramid Way
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Reno
1153 ft · 16 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
2999 ft · 39 sec
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville
1465 ft · 19 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward Bordertown
2069 ft · 55 sec
-
9
Turn right onto Village Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Village Parkway
-
10
Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Cold Springs Drive
-
11
Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
129 m · 16 sec · Flamingo Drive
-
12
Turn right onto Goldfinch Drive
84 m · 9 sec · Goldfinch Drive
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goldfinch Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Cold Springs.
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.
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sparks and Partly Sunny near Cold Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Cold Springs?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Sun Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Sparks and 9.4 miles from Cold Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sparks and Partly Sunny near Cold Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Valley
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 Sun Valley.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Cold Springs. Straight-line distance: 15.58 mi (25.08 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 Cold Springs
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 39.6801900, -119.9765900 |
| Altitude | 1542 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldfinch Drive (-119.976545, 39.679972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
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 02, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.