How far is Yerington, NV from Sparks, NV?

The driving distance from Yerington, NV to Sparks, NV is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.89 mi
01h 15m
Flight
49.35 mi
79.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.35 mi
Kilometers
79.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.89 mi
Kilometers
109.26 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparks
Wed, Apr 22, 7:05 PM PDT
Return by in Yerington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yerington
2026-04-22T17:49
Arrive Sparks
Wed, Apr 22, 7:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yerington
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Silver Springs
NV

Town in Nevada

From Yerington
33.9 mi
00h 37m
To Sparks
33.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yerington and Sparks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yerington and Sparks.

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Pacific Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2996 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  6. 6

    Turn right onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.5 km · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward USA Parkway

    81 m · 4 sec · USA Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto USA Parkway

    19.6 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 445

    1308 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NV 445 North

    61 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Pyramid Way

    13 m · 5 sec · Pyramid Way

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Victorian Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · West Victorian Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Victorian Avenue

    100 m · 17 sec · West Victorian Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Victorian Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yerington and Sparks.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
USA Parkway
19.6 mi · 29%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.2 mi · 22%
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.45 mi · 5%
Goldfield Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
California Emigrant Trail
0.91 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

26.7 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Springs
00h 37m from Yerington
Leave By
3:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yerington 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 Yerington to Sparks?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Silver Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Yerington and 33.9 miles from Sparks.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yerington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Sparks.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Silver Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Springs.

RAIL

Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)

47 mi away
Nugget Ave. east of 11th St.
BUS

Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses)

47 mi away
1100 Nugget Avenue
RAIL

Reno

52 mi away
280 North Center St.
BUS

Stateline, NV

79 mi away
169 Highway 50

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yerington and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 49.35 mi (79.42 km).

Yerington

#1 Yerington

City in Nevada

Population3,253
Coordinates38.9857500, -119.1629300
Altitude1338
CountryUnited States
Sparks

#2 Sparks

The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada.

Population106,900
Coordinates39.5349100, -119.7526900
Altitude1345
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacific Street (-119.162929, 38.985662)
End: Victorian Avenue (-119.752662, 39.534882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.81 $25.62
Premium $5.57 $13.36 $26.72
Diesel $6.37 $15.28 $30.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yerington and Sparks. The current time is 17:49:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.