How far is Sparks, NV from Lovelock, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Lovelock, NV is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Lovelock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Lovelock.
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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
88.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 398: Lovelock
1606 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
813 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway
18 m · 3 sec · East Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Lovelock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
88.7 mi · 01h 30m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lovelock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Lovelock?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 44.7 miles from Sparks and 44.8 miles from Lovelock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lovelock.
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)
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Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Lovelock. Straight-line distance: 81.15 mi (130.6 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 Lovelock
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 40.1793500, -118.4734800 |
| Altitude | 1213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovelock (-118.47348, 40.17935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $16.87 | $33.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
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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