How far is Sparks, NV from Johnson Lane, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Johnson Lane, NV is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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 01h 00m.
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.
The capital of Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Johnson Lane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Johnson Lane.
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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
43 m · 13 sec · Pyramid Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Reno
1153 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
2999 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580, US 395: Carson City
2511 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
34.8 mi · 39 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto South Carson Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Carson Street
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Take the exit slight left
106 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Stephanie Way
3.3 mi · 8 min · Stephanie Way
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Turn left onto Squires Street
2136 ft · 2 min · Squires Street
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Turn left onto High Pointe Court
908 ft · 40 sec · High Pointe Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Pointe Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Johnson Lane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
34.8 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sparks and Partly Sunny near Johnson Lane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Johnson Lane?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Carson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Sparks and 23.2 miles from Johnson Lane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 $8.12 one way or $16.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sparks and Partly Sunny near Johnson Lane.
Stop Ideas Near Carson City
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 Carson City.
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Stateline Transit Center, California
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Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Johnson Lane. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.21 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 Johnson Lane
Census designated place in Nevada, United States
| Population | 6,490 |
| Coordinates | 39.0479600, -119.7221200 |
| Altitude | 1469 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson Lane (-119.72212, 39.04796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
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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