How far is Sparks, NV from North Las Vegas, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is about 443 miles (713 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342 miles (550.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and North Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and North Las Vegas.
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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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Turn left onto Freedom Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road
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Continue on Silver Peak Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Craig Road
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Craig Road
110 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West Craig Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Craig Road
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Turn right onto North Rancho Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive
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Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · West Cheyenne Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Carey Avenue
3141 ft · 1 min · East Carey Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Carey Avenue
25 m · 1 sec · East Carey Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
579 ft · 16 sec · East Carey Avenue
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Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
2446 ft · 52 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Turn left onto Constitution Way
688 ft · 36 sec · Constitution Way
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Turn left
80 m · 19 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 North Las Vegas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Sparks and Mostly Sunny near North Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to North Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 443 miles (713 km) and usually takes 07h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.1 miles from Sparks and 229.9 miles from North Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342 miles (550.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 101 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.38 one way or $154.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sparks and Mostly Sunny near North Las Vegas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and North Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 342.03 mi (550.45 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 North Las Vegas
A city located in Clark County, Nevada.
| Population | 260,098 |
| Coordinates | 36.1988600, -115.1175000 |
| Altitude | 565 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-115.117316, 36.199055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 713 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 31m |
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 | $77.38 | $154.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $83.43 | $166.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $87.00 | $173.99 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $99.50 | $199.00 |
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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