How far is Sparks, NV from Ely, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Ely, NV is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 10m.
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 Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Ely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Ely.
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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
2210 ft · 1 min · Aultman Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
130 m · 25 sec · 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campton Street
543 ft · 24 sec · Campton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Campton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Ely.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Austin Highway
Continue on Austin Highway
85.4 mi · 01h 34m
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 Mostly Sunny near Ely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Ely?
The road trip is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Sparks and 158.4 miles from Ely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 $55.25 one way or $110.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sparks and Mostly Sunny near Ely.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Old City Hall, (now) Austin Legion Post 45
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Ely. Straight-line distance: 260.45 mi (419.16 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 Ely
City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
| Population | 4,014 |
| Coordinates | 39.2474400, -114.8886300 |
| Altitude | 1962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ely (-114.88863, 39.24744)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $55.25 | $110.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $59.57 | $119.14 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $62.12 | $124.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $71.04 | $142.09 |
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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