Trip from Henderson, NV to Silver Springs, NV

Drive Time

7h 55m

Distance

407 mi

655 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$81

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 47m ★
6 AM
7h 56m
8 AM
8h 13m
10 AM
8h 2m
12 PM
8h 0m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 13m
8 PM
7h 50m

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

Downtown Henderson, NV, NV

Henderson, NV

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Downtown Silver Springs, NV, NV

Silver Springs, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Henderson, NV to Silver Springs, NV covers 407 miles and takes about 7h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Lake Mead Parkway, I 11 North, Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $81.00 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

203.5 miles from Henderson, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 55m drive with frequent turns across 407 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lake Mead Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Henderson, NV to Silver Springs, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Lake Mead Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
I 11 North Unavailable Refreshing
Purple Heart Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
South 2nd Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Sundog Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
East Crook Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Lake Mead Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, NV and Silver Springs, NV.

1

Start on North Boulder Highway

16 ft · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway
2

Turn left onto East Lake Mead Parkway

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Parkway
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas

0.6 mi · 41 sec · I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas
4

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

31 mi · 35 min · Purple Heart Highway
5

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
6

Continue on South 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
7

Turn right onto West Main Street

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
8

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Continue on South Sundog Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
10

Continue on East Crook Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue
11

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
12

Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

25 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
13

Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way
14

Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
16

Continue on Front Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
17

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
18

Continue on Plymire Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street
19

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
20

Take the exit slight right

1.3 mi · 2 min
21

Take the exit slight right

325 ft · 13 sec
22

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
23

Turn left

23 mi · 25 min
24

Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
25

Turn right

30 mi · 38 min
26

Turn right onto Donner Trail

79 ft · 9 sec · Donner Trail
27

Turn left

318 ft · 14 sec
28

Arrive at your destination

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.5 miles from Henderson, NV, or about 3h 57m into the drive.

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 90 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 203.5 miles or 3h 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Springs, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Henderson, NV

This is one driving day of about 407 miles and 7h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Henderson, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 203.5 mi from Henderson, NV · 3h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mammoth Lakes, CA

204 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

San Bernardino, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 203.5 miles from Henderson, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Silver Springs, NV

The final approach into Silver Springs, 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 Silver Springs, NV.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$81.00 one way

$162.00 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 142 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $85.53 $171.07
premium $5.59 $89.52 $179.05
diesel $5.64 $90.42 $180.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$81

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$106–$131

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 142.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 122.1 1 $42.73 $19.54
Efficient EV 101.8 1 $35.61 $16.28
EV Truck/SUV 162.8 2 $56.98 $26.05

Gas CO2

142 kg

EV CO2

48 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Henderson, NV

Afternoon in Henderson on Sunday

Local time

3:02 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Silver Springs, NV

Afternoon in Silver Springs on Sunday

Local time

3:02 PM

PDT

Current temp

71°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.

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

13 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

7h 55m on the road

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

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 Silver Springs, NV covers 407 miles and takes about 7h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lake Mead Parkway, I 11 North, Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 203.5 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 $81.00 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Henderson, NV to Silver Springs, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Henderson, NV to Silver Springs, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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