Origin
Henderson, NV
Evening in Henderson on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, NV to Kingsbury, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 2m
Distance
445.4 mi
717 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 54m
★
6 AM
9h 2m
8 AM
9h 19m
10 AM
9h 8m
12 PM
9h 6m
3 PM
9h 9m
5 PM
9h 18m
8 PM
8h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, NV
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Kingsbury, NV
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Trip Overview
Henderson, NV to Kingsbury, NV is 445.4 miles and takes about 9h 2m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $89 and best split over two days. This drive stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region. Expect a journey with many turns, characteristic of a local drive rather than a long interstate cruise. With two recommended stops and a longest stretch of over 260 miles, this route is best enjoyed at a relaxed pace over two days.
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 Henderson, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This road trip is defined by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, with highway driving making up only about 9% of the total mileage. You'll be navigating a variety of local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, and Purple Heart Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, meaning you'll have ample opportunities to adjust your speed and enjoy the changing scenery. The route's character suggests a more intimate driving experience, moving away from the typical interstate feel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 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 262.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 445.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway
Turn left onto NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: La...
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
132.5 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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US 95 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 95 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
249.5 mi into trip
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~4h 48m in
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US 6; US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 31 mi | 35m |
| US 95 ALT | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| NV 208 | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| Nordyke Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| Topaz Road | 9.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, NV and Kingsbury, NV.
1
Start on North Boulder Highway
16 ft
·
5 sec
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North Boulder Highway
2
Turn left onto NV 564
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lake Mead Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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South 2nd Street
7
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
10
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
11
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Silver Peak Road
13
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
14
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
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Silver Peak Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
17
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
19
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 95 Truck
21
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 95 Truck
22
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
24
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
25
Turn left onto NV 339
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Nordyke Road
26
Continue on NV 208; NV 339
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Topaz Road
27
Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NV 208
28
Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208
11 mi
·
16 min
·
NV 208
29
Turn right onto US 395
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Main Street
30
Turn left onto Riverview Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Drive
31
Continue on Dresslerville Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dresslerville Road
32
Continue on NV 756
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Centerville Lane
33
Continue on NV 756
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Centerville Lane
34
Enter roundabout onto Centerville Lane
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Centerville Lane
35
Continue on Centerville Lane
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centerville Lane
36
At end of road, turn right onto NV 206
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Road
37
Turn left onto NV 207
9.3 mi
·
16 min
·
Kingsbury Grade
38
Turn right onto Highland Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Highland Drive
39
Turn right onto Laurel Lane
159 ft
·
7 sec
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Laurel Lane
40
Arrive at destination
Laurel Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 2m estimated duration and the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your first leg. With two planned stops, you'll have opportunities to break up the drive and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 262.3-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. This route's complexity means focusing on navigation and enjoying the journey at a comfortable pace is key.
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 Henderson, NV, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 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 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.7 miles or 4h 17m 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 17m
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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsbury, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Henderson, 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 Henderson, NV
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kingsbury, 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 Henderson, 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 262.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 222.7 mi from Henderson, NV · 4h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
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, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
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 hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 222.7 miles from Henderson, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 223 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Kingsbury, NV
The final approach into Kingsbury, 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 Kingsbury, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Kingsbury, 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
$88.73 one way
$177.46 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $93.90 | $187.80 |
| premium | $5.59 | $98.04 | $196.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $98.34 | $196.68 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Kingsbury, NV
Evening in Kingsbury on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 2m 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 Henderson, NV to Kingsbury, NV covers 445.4 miles and takes about 9h 2m 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, Purple Heart Highway. 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 Henderson, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $88.73 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 445.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Henderson, NV to Kingsbury, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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