How far is Sparks, NV from Verdi, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Verdi, NV is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Nevada.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Verdi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Verdi.
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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
12.9 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Verdi
1832 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto South Verdi Road
2225 ft · 1 min · South Verdi Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
102 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Verdi.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Sparks and Sunny near Verdi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Verdi?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Sparks and 7 miles from Verdi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sparks and Sunny near Verdi.
Stop Ideas Near Reno
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 Reno.
Reno
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Verdi. Straight-line distance: 12.64 mi (20.34 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 Verdi
Verdi is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5182400, -119.9888100 |
| Altitude | 1493 |
| Country | United States |
End: Verdi (-119.98881, 39.51824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
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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