The drive from Fallon, NV to Moapa Valley, NV covers 424.1 miles and takes about 8h 11m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, Las Vegas Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 299.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
212 miles from Fallon, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 11m drive with frequent turns across 424.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 299.5 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 70.9 miles in near US 95 Truck / Freedom Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 424.1 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 70.9 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 360.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 361.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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70.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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360.7 mi into trip|~6h 59m in
Take the exit toward CC 215 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91A
Toward CC 215 East
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361.3 mi into trip|~6h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CC 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 91A
Toward CC 215 East
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374.1 mi into trip|~7h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51B
Toward I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake...
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416.2 mi into trip|~7h 57m in
Take the exit toward NV 169: Logandale, Overton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 93
Toward NV 169: Logandale, Overton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fallon, NV and Moapa Valley, NV, road signs point toward Cc 215 East and Salt Lake City.
Cc 215 East
360.7 mi in|~6h 59m
Salt Lake City
374.1 mi in|~7h 14m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
299.5 mi
5h 34m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
Las Vegas Freeway
41.2 mi
41m
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
11.6 mi
13m
North Moapa Valley Boulevard
7.2 mi
11m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Purple Heart Highway
3.6 mi
4m
Freedom Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 299.5 mi, about 5h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallon, NV and Moapa Valley, NV.
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Start on South Maine Street
1.0 mi·1 min·South Maine Street
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Turn right onto Wildes Road
148 ft·7 sec·Wildes Road
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Turn left onto US 95
70 mi·1 hr 23 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
7
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
9
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
11
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
12
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
13
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
14
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
16
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
17
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
19
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
20
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on I 11; US 95
3.6 mi·4 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi·40 sec
Exit 91AToward CC 215 EastUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·1 min
Exit 91AToward CC 215 East
24
Merge onto CC 215
12 mi·13 min·Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 51BToward I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake City
26
Merge onto I 15; US 93
41 mi·41 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 93Toward NV 169: Logandale, OvertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto NV 169
7.2 mi·11 min·North Moapa Valley Boulevard
29
Turn left onto Paul Avenue
0.3 mi·58 sec·Paul Avenue
30
Continue on North Mateuse Street
0.1 mi·32 sec·North Mateuse Street
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Arrive at destination
North Mateuse Street
Trip Plan
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 212 miles from Fallon, NV, or about 4h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 299.5 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 93 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 212 miles or 4h 14m 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 212 miles or 4h 14m
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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moapa Valley, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fallon, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Fallon, NV
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Moapa Valley, NV
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Fallon, 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 299.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 212 mi from Fallon, NV
· 4h 14m into the drive
The midpoint is around 212 miles from Fallon, 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 299.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 212 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Moapa Valley, NV
The final approach into Moapa 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 Moapa Valley, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Moapa Valley, 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.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 351
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
$84.49 one way
$168.97 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg148 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$89.41
$178.82
premium
$5.59
$93.35
$186.70
diesel
$5.61
$93.64
$187.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
127.2
1
$44.53
$20.36
Efficient EV
106
1
$37.11
$16.96
EV Truck/SUV
169.6
2
$59.37
$27.14
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fallon, NV
Afternoon
in Fallon on Thursday
Local time
2:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moapa Valley, NV
Afternoon
in Moapa Valley on Thursday
Local time
2:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°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 11m 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 Fallon, NV to Moapa Valley, NV covers 424.1 miles and takes about 8h 11m 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, Las Vegas Freeway. 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 212 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 212 miles from Fallon, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.49 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 424.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 70.9 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 360.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 361.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Fallon, NV and Moapa Valley, NV, road signs point toward Cc 215 East and Salt Lake City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
