How far is Sparks, NV from West Wendover, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to West Wendover, NV is about 392.3 miles (631.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m 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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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 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and West Wendover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and West Wendover.
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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
389.1 mi · 6 hr 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ola
1990 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
45 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendover Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and West Wendover.
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
389 mi · 06h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sparks and Partly Sunny near West Wendover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to West Wendover?
The road trip is about 392.3 miles (631.4 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?
Battle Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.9 miles from Sparks and 196.4 miles from West Wendover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.1 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 $68.52 one way or $137.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sparks and West Wendover, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sparks and Partly Sunny near West Wendover.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and West Wendover. Straight-line distance: 311.25 mi (500.91 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 West Wendover
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.7391000, -114.0733500 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wendover (-114.07335, 40.7391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 631 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $68.52 | $137.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $73.88 | $147.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $77.03 | $154.07 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $88.11 | $176.21 |
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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