Distance from San Francisco to Sparks by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Sparks (NV) is 189 miles or 304 kilometers or 164 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Sparks is 221 miles (356 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 32 miles or 52 km.

San Francisco to Sparks Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Francisco, CA and Sparks, NV
This map shows the distance from San Francisco, CA, Usa to Sparks, NV, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Francisco, California to Sparks, Nevada is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Sparks, NV

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Sparks, Nevada is 221 miles or 356 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Sparks, NV is 221 miles or 356 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Sparks, Nevada.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Sparks, Nevada is approximately 221 miles (356 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Sparks, NV

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Sparks, NV?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Sparks take?
San Francisco and Sparks are 4 hours 20 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Francisco and Sparks

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Sparks (NV) is 1 Hours.
Sparks time is 1 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Sparks
2025-12-17, 02:45:37 PST	2025-12-17, 03:45:37 MST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Sparks Nevada, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, CA and Sparks, NV in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	221 mi	356 km	191.92 nmi
Straight line distance	189 mi	304 km	164 nmi
Difference	32 mi	52 km	27 nmi

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