How far is West Wendover, NV from Sparks, NV?
The driving distance from West Wendover, NV to Sparks, NV is about 392.7 miles (632 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Wendover and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wendover and Sparks.
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Start on Wendover Boulevard
100 m · 11 sec · Wendover Boulevard
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Continue on Wendover Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wendover Boulevard
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Turn right
719 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
1378 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
389.5 mi · 6 hr 22 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 · 12 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 West Wendover 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
389 mi · 06h 22m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Wendover and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Wendover to Sparks?
The road trip is about 392.7 miles (632 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
Battle Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.2 miles from West Wendover and 196.5 miles from Sparks.
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 81.5 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.62 one way or $137.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Wendover and Sparks, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around West Wendover and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Sparks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Wendover and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 311.25 mi (500.91 km).
#1 West Wendover
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.7391000, -114.0733500 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| 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: 632 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $68.62 | $137.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $73.98 | $147.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $77.14 | $154.29 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $88.23 | $176.47 |
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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