How far is Spring Creek, NV from Sparks, NV?
The driving distance from Spring Creek, NV to Sparks, NV is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Creek and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek and Sparks.
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Start on Frisco Drive
2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive
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Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
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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 Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
33 m · 4 sec · Lamoille Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Silver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Street
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Continue on Mountain City Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
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Turn left onto I 80 West: Reno
1746 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
283.8 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 445
1308 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NV 445 North
61 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Pyramid Way
13 m · 5 sec · Pyramid Way
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Turn right onto West Victorian Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · West Victorian Avenue
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Continue on West Victorian Avenue
100 m · 17 sec · West Victorian Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Victorian Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Creek and Sparks.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Creek and Partly Sunny near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Creek to Sparks?
The road trip is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 150.7 miles from Spring Creek and 150.2 miles from Sparks.
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 65.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.58 one way or $105.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Creek and Partly Sunny near Sparks.
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 Spring Creek and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 234.98 mi (378.17 km).
#1 Spring Creek
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7265900, -115.5859000 |
| Altitude | 1725 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sparks
The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.
| Population | 106,900 |
| Coordinates | 39.5349100, -119.7526900 |
| Altitude | 1345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Victorian Avenue (-119.752662, 39.534882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 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 | $52.58 | $105.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $56.69 | $113.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $59.11 | $118.22 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $67.61 | $135.21 |
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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