How far is Sparks, NV from Hawthorne, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Hawthorne, NV is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Hawthorne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Hawthorne.
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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
15.4 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
642 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
716 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto USA Parkway
19 mi · 29 min · USA Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
1.2 km · 53 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Take the exit slight left
818 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North E Street
3121 ft · 2 min · North E Street
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Hawthorne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Veterans Memorial Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 00h 40m
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 Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sparks and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Hawthorne?
The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Yerington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Sparks and 61.9 miles from Hawthorne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.64 one way or $43.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sparks and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Yerington
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 Yerington.
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Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.71 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 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5246400, -118.6245800 |
| Altitude | 1320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne (-118.62458, 38.52464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $21.64 | $43.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.33 | $46.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
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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