How far is Sparks, NV from Spring Creek, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Spring Creek, NV is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Spring Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Spring Creek.
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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
283.6 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 225: Elko Downtown
1897 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain City Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
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Continue on West Silver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Silver Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Lamoille Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway
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Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
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Turn right onto Frisco Drive
2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frisco Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Spring Creek.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
284 mi · 04h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sparks and Mostly Sunny near Spring Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Spring Creek?
The road trip is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km) and usually takes 05h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Sparks and 150.9 miles from Spring Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235 miles (378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.68 one way or $105.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sparks and Mostly Sunny near Spring Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
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 Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 234.98 mi (378.17 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 Spring Creek
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7265900, -115.5859000 |
| Altitude | 1725 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $52.68 | $105.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $56.80 | $113.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $59.22 | $118.44 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $67.73 | $135.47 |
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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