Trip from Cold Springs, NV to North Las Vegas, NV

Drive Time

8h 55m

Distance

445.4 mi

717 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$89

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 47m ★

6 AM

8h 55m

8 AM

9h 11m

10 AM

9h 1m

12 PM

8h 59m

3 PM

9h 2m

5 PM

9h 11m

8 PM

8h 50m

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

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Cold Springs, NV

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North Las Vegas, NV

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

Spanning 445.4 miles through the Nevada backcountry, this journey from Cold Springs to North Las Vegas typically takes about 8 hours and 55 minutes of drive time. Because of the technical nature of the roads, you should plan for this to be a two-day trip rather than a single-day push. You will navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, and US 95 ALT, passing entirely through the Mountain West region. Budget approximately $89 for fuel to cover the distance. Approaching this as an overnight excursion allows you to manage the turn-heavy local segments comfortably without feeling rushed behind the wheel.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

222.7 miles from Cold Springs, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a demanding, turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention rather than a mindless highway cruise. With only 11% of the route consisting of major highways, you will spend most of your time navigating secondary roads that wind through the landscape. The most significant portion of your journey occurs on Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 262.4-mile stretch of the trip. The road’s personality shifts from technical local maneuvers to longer, more consistent stretches, keeping the drive engaging throughout the 445.4-mile distance. Be prepared to adjust your driving style frequently as the route transitions between these varied road types.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 262.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 445.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 34 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City

16.7 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 68 Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento

16.8 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80: Sparks, Elko

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko

435.6 mi into trip | ~8h 37m in

Take the exit toward Craig Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 85 Toward Craig Road

435.8 mi into trip | ~8h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Craig Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 85 Toward Craig Road

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Cold Springs, NV to North Las Vegas, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.

Las Vegas

34.9 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	262.4 mi	4h 50m
Silver Peak Road	45.6 mi	57m
US 95 ALT	26.7 mi	32m
North Main Street	23.3 mi	25m
USA Parkway	19 mi	29m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	17.5 mi	20m
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway	14.8 mi	17m
Purple Heart Highway	7.1 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cold Springs, NV and North Las Vegas, NV.

Start on Goldfinch Drive

276 ft · 14 sec · Goldfinch Drive

Turn left onto Flamingo Drive

423 ft · 16 sec · Flamingo Drive

Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive

219 ft · 12 sec · Cold Springs Drive

Turn left onto Village Parkway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Village Parkway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City

Merge onto US 395

15 mi · 17 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 10 sec

Exit 68 Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko

Merge onto I 80

18 mi · 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 9 sec

Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road

Exit 32 Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas

Turn right onto NV 439

19 mi · 29 min · USA Parkway

Continue on US 50

0.8 mi · 53 sec · California Emigrant Trail

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

3.4 mi · 5 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

Merge onto US 95 ALT

27 mi · 32 min · US 95 ALT

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

23 mi · 25 min · North Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 95

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · Freedom Road

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 95

24 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

Continue on US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn right onto NV 265

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Cinnabar Way

Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

17 mi · 23 min · Silver Peak Road

Continue on 3457

7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

Turn right onto US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Crook Avenue

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto US 95

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South 2nd Street

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 11; US 95

7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 85 Toward Craig Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

359 ft · 10 sec

Exit 85 Toward Craig Road

Turn left onto NV 573

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Craig Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto NV 599

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue

4.4 mi · 6 min · West Cheyenne Avenue

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Turn right onto 5th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 5th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto East Carey Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Carey Avenue

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

82 ft · 1 sec · East Carey Avenue

Continue on East Carey Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Carey Avenue

Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Civic Center Drive

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Constitution Way

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Constitution Way

Turn left

261 ft · 19 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To tackle this 445.4-mile route effectively, split your travel across two days to account for the challenging road profile. Since you will be navigating turn-heavy segments, aim to complete the longest 262.4-mile stretch during daylight hours when visibility is best. Plan for at least two stops along the way to rest and refuel, keeping your $89 fuel budget in mind as you manage your tank. Because this drive relies heavily on local roads rather than major interstates, check your tire pressure and vehicle fluids before departing Cold Springs. Flexibility is key here; don't hesitate to take extra breaks if the technical turns become fatiguing.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 222.7 miles from Cold Springs, NV, or about 4h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 98 miles or 2h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 222.7 miles or 4h 31m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 222.7 miles or 4h 31m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 42m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cold Springs, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cold Springs, NV

Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into North Las Vegas, NV

Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Cold Springs, NV.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 262.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 222.7 mi from Cold Springs, NV · 4h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Mammoth Lakes, CA

223 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Mammoth Lakes, CA

223 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 223 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 222.7 miles from Cold Springs, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 223 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

Arriving in North Las Vegas, NV

The final approach into North Las Vegas, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Las Vegas, NV.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach North Las Vegas, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$88.64 one way

$177.28 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 156 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$93.60	$187.21
premium	$5.59	$97.97	$195.94
diesel	$5.64	$98.95	$197.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$89

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$219–$329

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 155.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	133.6	1	$46.77	$21.38
Efficient EV	111.4	1	$38.97	$17.82
EV Truck/SUV	178.2	2	$62.36	$28.51

Gas CO2

156 kg

EV CO2

52 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cold Springs, NV

Afternoon in Cold Springs on Sunday

Local time

4:12 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Las Vegas, NV

Afternoon in North Las Vegas on Sunday

Local time

4:12 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

22 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

8h 55m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cold Springs, NV to North Las Vegas, NV covers 445.4 miles and takes about 8h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, US 95 ALT. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 223 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 222.7 miles from Cold Springs, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $88.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Cold Springs, NV to North Las Vegas, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.

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