The drive from Ely, NV to Spring Valley, NV covers 249.4 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunnyside Road, Great Basin Highway, Las Vegas Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.4 miles on Sunnyside Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.7 miles from Ely, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 249.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 249.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunnyside Road is the longest continuous segment at about 109.4 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 around 219.3 miles in near US 93.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 219.3 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.7 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 245 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
219.3 mi into trip|~4h 8m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
5
219.7 mi into trip|~4h 9m in|I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
245 mi into trip|~4h 37m in
Take the exit toward Flamingo Road West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A
Toward Flamingo Road West
5
249.1 mi into trip|~4h 44m in|West Spring Valley Parkway North
Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
Navigation decision point
5
249.2 mi into trip|~4h 45m in|Verdugo Street
Turn left onto Verdugo Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
Great Basin Highway
85 mi
1h 34m
Las Vegas Freeway
25.3 mi
27m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi
24m
West Flamingo Road
3.3 mi
5m
Main Street
1.4 mi
1m
Mill Street
0.7 mi
1m
US 93
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Sunnyside Road
— 109.4 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ely, NV and Spring Valley, NV.
1
Start on 6769
0.3 mi·1 min·Campton Street
2
Turn left onto Murry Street
360 ft·17 sec·Murry Street
3
Turn right onto Weber Avenue
255 ft·14 sec·Weber Avenue
4
Turn left onto 6768
0.7 mi·1 min·Mill Street
5
Continue on 6768
0.2 mi·28 sec·Murry Street
6
Turn right onto US 6
22 mi·24 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7
Turn left onto NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
8
Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
9
Continue on NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
10
Turn right onto US 93
85 mi·1 hr 34 min·Great Basin Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 93
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
12
Merge onto I 15; US 93
25 mi·27 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Exit 38AToward Flamingo Road WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto NV 592
3.3 mi·5 min·West Flamingo Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15
Turn left onto NV 595
0.3 mi·37 sec·South Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Spring Valley Parkway North
17
Turn left onto Verdugo Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Verdugo Street
18
Arrive at destination
Verdugo Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.7 miles from Ely, NV, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.4 miles.
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 55 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.7 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ely, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ely, NV
This is one driving day of about 249.4 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Ely, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Sunnyside Road for about 109.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.7 mi from Ely, NV
· 2h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 232.2
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.68 one way
$99.37 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$52.58
$105.16
premium
$5.59
$54.90
$109.79
diesel
$5.61
$55.06
$110.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.8
0
$26.19
$11.97
Efficient EV
62.4
0
$21.82
$9.98
EV Truck/SUV
99.8
1
$34.92
$15.96
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Ely, NV
Evening
in Ely on Friday
Local time
6:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spring Valley, NV
Evening
in Spring Valley on Friday
Local time
6:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Alamo, NV
125 mi in
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.
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
3 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
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ely, NV to Spring Valley, NV covers 249.4 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunnyside Road, Great Basin Highway, Las Vegas Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.7 miles from Ely, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 219.3 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.7 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 245 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ely, NV to Spring Valley, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
