Origin
Indian Hills, NV
Late night in Indian Hills on Saturday
Local time
4:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indian Hills, NV to Sparks, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian Hills, NV
Aibek Skakov
Sparks, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indian Hills, NV to Sparks, NV covers 39.8 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 580, Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway, US 395 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on I 580. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 39.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 580 and Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.6 miles on I 580.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 580 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 580 and Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vista Grande Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vista Grande Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Vista Grande Boulevard
Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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US 395
Take the exit onto US 395 toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: R...
6
37.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Sparks, Elko
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36A
Toward I 80 East: Sparks, Elko
5
39.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward NV 445
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 18
Toward NV 445
8
39.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NV 445 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward NV 445 North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Indian Hills, NV and Sparks, NV, road signs point toward Dayton, Fallon, Elko, Winnemucca and Salt Lake City.
Dayton
2.6 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 395
Fallon
2.6 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 395
Elko
37.2 mi in
|
~44m
Winnemucca
37.4 mi in
|
~44m
Salt Lake City
37.4 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 580 | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| US 395 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Vista Grande Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mica Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Victorian Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| James Lee Park Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 580
— 20.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills, NV and Sparks, NV.
1
Start on James Lee Park Road
66 ft
·
12 sec
·
James Lee Park Road
2
Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vista Grande Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Mica Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mica Drive
4
Turn left onto US 395
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 395
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 395
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 395
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
7
Continue on I 580; US 395
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 580; US 395
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 36A
Toward I 80 East: Sparks, Elko
9
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 68A
Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Winnemucca, Salt Lake City
10
Merge onto I 80
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 18
Toward NV 445
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NV 445 North
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto West Victorian Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Victorian Avenue
14
Continue on West Victorian Avenue
329 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Victorian Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
West Victorian Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Indian Hills, NV · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Sparks, NV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sparks, NV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.93 one way
$15.86 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sparks, NV
Late night in Sparks on Saturday
Local time
4:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Indian Hills, NV to Sparks, NV covers 39.8 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 580, Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway, US 395. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from Indian Hills, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vista Grande Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Indian Hills, NV and Sparks, NV, road signs point toward Dayton, Fallon, Elko, Winnemucca and Salt Lake City.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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