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Trip from Ely, NV to Spring Valley, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

249.4 mi

401 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 32m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m

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

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city in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States

Ely, NV

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census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Spring Valley, NV

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Trip Overview

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 .

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.

Solo Traveler

4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

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 Effort 3/10

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 38A Toward Flamingo Road West Use 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

census-designate place in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alamo, NV

125 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Pioche, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alamo, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.7 miles from Ely, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Sunnyside Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.4 miles.

Arriving in Spring Valley, NV

The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, NV.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

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.
View on nps.gov

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/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 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

Afternoon in Ely on Thursday

Local time

2:40 PM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Valley, NV

Afternoon in Spring Valley on Thursday

Local time

2:40 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.

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