How far is Sparks, NV from Kingsbury, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Kingsbury, NV is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Kingsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Kingsbury.
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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
10.4 mi · 13 min · South Carson Street
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Turn right onto Muller Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · Muller Lane
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Turn left onto Foothill Road
3 mi · 4 min · Foothill Road
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Turn right onto Kingsbury Grade
9.3 mi · 16 min · Kingsbury Grade
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Turn right onto Highland Drive
805 ft · 36 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Laurel Lane
48 m · 7 sec · Laurel Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Kingsbury.
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.
Sunny leaving Sparks and Clear near Kingsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Kingsbury?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 31.6 miles from Sparks and 31.7 miles from Kingsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sparks and Clear near Kingsbury.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Kingsbury. Straight-line distance: 39.41 mi (63.43 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 Kingsbury
Located in Douglas County along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada's Carson Range, this community sits at an elevation of 7,208 feet near the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9771300, -119.9068500 |
| Altitude | 2197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsbury (-119.90685, 38.97713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $5.43 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.75 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $15.10 | $30.19 |
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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