Trip from Johnson Lane, NV to North Las Vegas, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h 39m

Distance

423.3 mi

681 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$84

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 32m ★

6 AM

8h 40m

8 AM

8h 55m

10 AM

8h 45m

12 PM

8h 44m

3 PM

8h 46m

5 PM

8h 55m

8 PM

8h 35m

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

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Johnson Lane, NV

𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓮 𝓦𝓮𝓼𝓽 ™

city in Clark County, Nevada, United States

North Las Vegas, NV

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Johnson Lane to North Las Vegas, prepare for a 437.9-mile journey that takes approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Because this route relies on local roads like Squires Street, Stephanie Way, and East Valley Road rather than major interstates, it is best suited as a dedicated day trip. You should budget about $87 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. While the drive is manageable in a single day, be aware that the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention behind the wheel. It is a straightforward transit within Nevada, though the lack of high-speed highway segments means you will spend more time navigating local infrastructure than you might on a standard interstate trek.

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

211.6 miles from Johnson Lane, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a technical, turn-heavy experience on this drive, as the entire route consists of local roads with a 0% highway share. You will not find long, monotonous stretches of interstate here; instead, the navigation demands constant focus as you transition between Squires Street, Stephanie Way, and East Valley Road. Because the path is composed of local transit, your speed will remain moderate throughout the 437.9-mile duration. The road’s personality is defined by its frequent turns and local character, requiring you to stay alert through every change in direction. This is a hands-on driving experience where the road surface and flow are dictated by community connectivity rather than high-speed thoroughfares.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 51 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 262.4 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 33 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near Pinenut Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 423.3 miles you will encounter 33 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: at 10.3 miles (Pinenut Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (NV 208): Lane positioning matters here; at 120.1 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 33 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

10.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | Pinenut Road

At end of road, turn right onto Pinenut Road

Navigation decision point

27.6 mi into trip | ~44m in | NV 208

Turn left onto NV 208

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

120.1 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | US 95 Truck / Freedom Road

Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

413.5 mi into trip | ~8h 22m in

Take the exit toward Craig Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 85 Toward Craig Road

413.7 mi into trip | ~8h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Craig Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 85 Toward Craig Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	262.4 mi	4h 50m
Silver Peak Road	45.6 mi	57m
NV 208	24 mi	35m
North Main Street	23.3 mi	25m
Main Street	15.9 mi	21m
Nordyke Road	11.4 mi	15m
East Valley Road	7.4 mi	13m
Purple Heart Highway	7.1 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Lane, NV and North Las Vegas, NV.

Start on High Pointe Court

0.2 mi · 41 sec · High Pointe Court

Turn right onto Squires Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Squires Street

Turn left onto Stephanie Way

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Stephanie Way

Turn right onto East Valley Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Valley Road

Turn left onto Johnson Lane

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Johnson Lane

Turn right onto Fremont Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Fremont Street

Continue on East Valley Road

4.9 mi · 8 min · East Valley Road

At end of road, turn left onto Fish Springs Road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Fish Springs Road

Turn right onto East Valley Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Valley Road

At end of road, turn right onto Pinenut Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pinenut Road

Enter roundabout onto Muller Parkway

228 ft · 4 sec · Muller Parkway

Continue on Muller Parkway

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Muller Parkway

Turn left onto US 395

16 mi · 21 min · Main Street

Turn left onto NV 208

16 mi · 23 min · NV 208

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto NV 208

8.4 mi · 12 min · NV 208

Keep left at fork onto NV 208; NV 339

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Topaz Road

Turn straight onto NV 339

11 mi · 15 min · Nordyke Road

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

23 mi · 25 min · North Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 95

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · Freedom Road

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 95

24 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

Continue on US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn right onto NV 265

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Cinnabar Way

Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

17 mi · 23 min · Silver Peak Road

Continue on 3457

7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

Turn right onto US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Crook Avenue

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto US 95

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South 2nd Street

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on I 11; US 95

7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 85 Toward Craig Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

359 ft · 10 sec

Exit 85 Toward Craig Road

Turn left onto NV 573

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Craig Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto NV 599

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive

Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue

4.4 mi · 6 min · West Cheyenne Avenue

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Turn right onto 5th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 5th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto East Carey Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Carey Avenue

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

82 ft · 1 sec · East Carey Avenue

Continue on East Carey Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Carey Avenue

Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Civic Center Drive

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Constitution Way

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Constitution Way

Turn left

261 ft · 19 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To tackle this 7-hour and 15-minute drive successfully, plan for two strategic stops to break up the technical, turn-heavy segments. Since you are navigating local roads, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion and ensure you reach North Las Vegas before nightfall. Keep your $87 fuel budget handy, and make sure your vehicle is prepared for a route that lacks the convenience of major highway service stations. Given the absence of a long, uninterrupted stretch, use your two scheduled stops to stretch your legs and reset your focus for the next leg of the journey. A practical tip for this specific trip: double-check your navigation settings to ensure they prioritize your preferred local roads, as the frequent turns can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention.

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 211.6 miles from Johnson Lane, NV, or about 4h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 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 2h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 211.6 miles or 4h 28m 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 211.6 miles or 4h 28m

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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Las Vegas, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Johnson Lane, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Johnson Lane, NV

Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into North Las Vegas, NV

Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Johnson Lane, 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 262.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 211.6 mi from Johnson Lane, NV · 4h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Mammoth Lakes, CA

212 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, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Mammoth Lakes, CA

212 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 212 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dayton, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Pine, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 211.6 miles from Johnson Lane, 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 262.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 212 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.

Arriving in North Las Vegas, NV

The final approach into North Las Vegas, 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 North Las Vegas, NV.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach North Las Vegas, 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

$84.33 one way

$168.65 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 148 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$89.24	$178.49
premium	$5.59	$93.18	$186.35
diesel	$5.61	$93.46	$186.92

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: 148.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	127	1	$44.45	$20.32
Efficient EV	105.8	1	$37.04	$16.93
EV Truck/SUV	169.3	2	$59.26	$27.09

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

Johnson Lane, NV

Morning in Johnson Lane on Thursday

Local time

6:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Las Vegas, NV

Morning in North Las Vegas on Thursday

Local time

6:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°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

24 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 39m 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 Johnson Lane, NV to North Las Vegas, NV covers 423.3 miles and takes about 8h 39m 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, NV 208. 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 211.6 miles from Johnson Lane, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.33 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 from Johnson Lane, NV to North Las Vegas, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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