Origin
Sparks, NV
Late night in Sparks on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sparks, NV to Mogul, NV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
15m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sparks, NV
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Mogul, NV
Thomas Svensson
Trip Overview
The drive from Sparks, NV to Mogul, NV covers 12.8 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 40 Old, I 80 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 12.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NV 445 / Pyramid Way.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 445 / Pyramid Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (I 80 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (I 80 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NV 445 / Pyramid Way
Turn left onto NV 445 / Pyramid Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.9 mi into trip
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~12m in
|
I 80 BUS
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
8
11.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 80 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 BUS toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425
Enter roundabout onto US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Mogul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward Mogul
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| US 40 Old | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 80 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pyramid Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Victorian Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks, NV and Mogul, NV.
1
Start on West Victorian Avenue
45 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Victorian Avenue
2
Turn left onto NV 445
141 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pyramid Way
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
4
Merge onto I 80
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 80 BUS
Exit 5
Toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 BUS
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 80 BUS
Exit 5
Toward NV 425 West, US 40 Old: East Verdi
7
Enter roundabout onto US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425
399 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425
8
Continue on US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
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US 40 Old; I 80 BUS; NV 425
9
Merge onto I 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 7
Toward Mogul
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right
88 ft
·
4 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Mogul, NV
Late night in Mogul on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 Sparks, NV to Mogul, NV covers 12.8 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 40 Old, I 80 BUS. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Sparks, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 445 / Pyramid Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (I 80 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (I 80 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sparks, NV to Mogul, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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