How far is Sparks, NV from Fallon, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Fallon, NV is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Lyon County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Fallon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Fallon.
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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
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Williams Avenue
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Turn right onto South Maine Street
154 m · 10 sec · South Maine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Maine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Fallon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
31.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Sparks and Partly Sunny near Fallon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Fallon?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fernley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Sparks and 29.6 miles from Fallon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Sparks and Partly Sunny near Fallon.
Stop Ideas Near Fernley
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 Fernley.
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Reno
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Fallon. Straight-line distance: 52.17 mi (83.96 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 Fallon
City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 8,751 |
| Coordinates | 39.4735300, -118.7773700 |
| Altitude | 1207 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Maine Street (-118.777148, 39.473528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $13.30 | $26.61 |
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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