How far is Sparks, NV from Winnemucca, NV?
The driving distance from Sparks, NV to Winnemucca, NV is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Winnemucca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Winnemucca.
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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
161.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 289: Winnemucca
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp right onto East 2nd Street
153 m · 18 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on East Winnemucca Boulevard
2679 ft · 2 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Winnemucca Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Winnemucca.
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
161 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Sparks and Sunny near Winnemucca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Winnemucca?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Lovelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Sparks and 80.2 miles from Winnemucca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.22 one way or $56.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sparks and Sunny near Winnemucca.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelock
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 Lovelock.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Winnemucca. Straight-line distance: 145.54 mi (234.23 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 Winnemucca
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 7,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9729600, -117.7356800 |
| Altitude | 1309 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Winnemucca Boulevard (-117.735625, 40.972922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $28.22 | $56.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.43 | $60.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.73 | $63.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.29 | $72.57 |
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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