Origin
Sparks, NV
Afternoon in Sparks on Thursday
Local time
3:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sparks, NV to Verdi, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
14 mi
22 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Verdi, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sparks, NV to Verdi, NV covers 14 miles and takes about 17m 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, South Verdi Road, Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NV 445 / Pyramid Way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 445 / Pyramid Way): Lane positioning matters here; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Reno
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 West: Reno
3
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Verdi
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 3
Toward Verdi
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Verdi Road
Turn right onto South Verdi Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| South Verdi Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pyramid Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Victorian Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks, NV and Verdi, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 3
Toward Verdi
6
Turn right onto South Verdi Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Verdi Road
7
Turn left onto Bridge Street
333 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bridge Street
8
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.58 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Verdi, NV
Afternoon in Verdi on Thursday
Local time
3:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
29°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
30 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
17m 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 Verdi, NV covers 14 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Verdi Road, Bridge Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 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 $2.79 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 straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 445 / Pyramid Way): Lane positioning matters here; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Sparks, NV to Verdi, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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