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Trip from Johnson Lane, NV to Sparks, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

46.5 mi

75 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Johnson Lane, NV, NV

Johnson Lane, NV

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Downtown Sparks, NV, NV

Sparks, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Sparks, NV covers 46.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Squires Street, Stephanie Way, I 580 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

23.3 miles from Johnson Lane, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 46.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Squires Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Sparks, NV is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Sparks, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Squires Street
Stephanie Way
I 580 North
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
I 80 East
I 80
Dwight D
NV 445

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Squires Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Lane, NV and Sparks, NV.

1

Start on High Pointe Court

0.2 mi · 42 sec · High Pointe Court
2

Turn right onto Squires Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Squires Street
3

Turn right onto Stephanie Way

3.3 mi · 7 min · Stephanie Way
4

Turn right

5.4 mi · 7 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
6

Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

13 mi · 14 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
7

Continue straight

21 mi · 22 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sparks, Elko

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 80 East: Sparks, Elko
9

Continue on I 80: Sparks, Elko, Winnemucca, Salt Lake City

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 80: Sparks, Elko, Winnemucca, Salt Lake City
10

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

1.5 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward NV 445

0.2 mi · 17 sec · NV 445
12

Keep slight left to continue on NV 445 North

0.1 mi · 18 sec · NV 445 North
13

Turn right onto West Victorian Avenue

344 ft · 17 sec · West Victorian Avenue
14

Continue on West Victorian Avenue

328 ft · 17 sec · West Victorian Avenue
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.3 miles from Johnson Lane, NV, or about 25m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 10 miles or 10m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.3 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sparks, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Johnson Lane, NV.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Johnson Lane, NV

This is one driving day of about 46.5 miles and 50m.

At 46.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.3 mi from Johnson Lane, NV · 25m into the drive

city in and county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Reno, NV

23 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

Carson City, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reno, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Johnson Lane, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$9.26 one way

$18.53 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $9.80 $19.61
premium $5.59 $10.24 $20.47
diesel $5.61 $10.27 $20.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.88 $2.23
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.07 $1.86
EV Truck/SUV 18.6 0 $6.51 $2.98

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Johnson Lane, NV

Night in Johnson Lane on Wednesday

Local time

10:23 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sparks, NV

Night in Sparks on Wednesday

Local time

10:23 PM

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

25 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

50m 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 Johnson Lane, NV to Sparks, NV covers 46.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Squires Street, Stephanie Way, I 580 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Johnson Lane, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.26 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.
The drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Sparks, NV is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johnson Lane, NV to Sparks, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Johnson Lane, NV to Sparks, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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