Origin
Las Vegas, NV
Morning in Las Vegas on Thursday
Local time
10:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Vegas, NV to Cold Springs, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 48m
Distance
446 mi
718 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 41m
★
6 AM
8h 49m
8 AM
9h 5m
10 AM
8h 54m
12 PM
8h 53m
3 PM
8h 55m
5 PM
9h 4m
8 PM
8h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Embark on a 446-mile journey from Las Vegas, NV to Cold Springs, NV, a drive that will take approximately 8 hours and 48 minutes. This route, primarily traversing Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, is best split over two days to fully appreciate the experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $89, this trip offers a budget-friendly way to explore the Mountain West region. You'll encounter two recommended stops along the way, making it a manageable two-day excursion. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for a more engaging experience than a simple interstate cruise.
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
223 miles from Las Vegas, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive presents a turn-heavy local character, with only 16% of the route on highways. You'll experience a significant 262.3-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a substantial period of consistent driving before transitioning. The road's personality shifts from more open stretches to a more intricate network of local roads as you progress. Expect a driving experience that requires your attention, rather than a monotonous cruise, as you navigate through the diverse Nevada landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Casino Center Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 446 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 0.2 miles (North Casino Center Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Casino Center Boulevard
Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: El...
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m 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.
6
428.6 mi into trip
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~8h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
5
429.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 395: Susanville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 395: Susanville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| US 95 ALT | 50 mi | 58m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| USA Parkway | 19.6 mi | 30m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas, NV and Cold Springs, NV.
1
Start on NV 579
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Bonanza Road
2
Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Casino Center Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
17 mi
·
20 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
·
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
·
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 right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
26
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
27
Turn right onto US 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
28
Enter roundabout onto NV 439
267 ft
·
3 sec
·
USA Parkway
29
Continue on NV 439
20 mi
·
30 min
·
USA Parkway
30
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
31
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 15
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 395: Susanville
33
Merge onto US 395
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
34
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 83
Toward Bordertown
35
Turn right onto Village Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Parkway
36
Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive
219 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cold Springs Drive
37
Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
423 ft
·
16 sec
·
Flamingo Drive
38
Turn right onto Goldfinch Drive
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Goldfinch Drive
39
Arrive at destination
Goldfinch Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour and 48-minute duration, splitting this 446-mile drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart from Las Vegas early to maximize your daylight hours for the first leg. With two recommended stops, plan your overnight stay strategically to break up the drive comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services can be spaced out. A practical tip: ensure you have offline maps downloaded, as cell service can be intermittent in some parts of this route.
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 223 miles from Las Vegas, 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 223 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 223 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cold Springs, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cold Springs, NV
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Las Vegas, 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 223 mi from Las Vegas, 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 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 223 miles or 4.4 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 223 miles from Las Vegas, 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 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Cold Springs, NV
The final approach into Cold 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 Cold Springs, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Cold Springs, 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
$88.85 one way
$177.70 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $94.03 | $188.06 |
| premium | $5.59 | $98.17 | $196.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $98.47 | $196.94 |
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: 156 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 | 133.8 | 1 | $46.83 | $21.41 |
| Efficient EV | 111.5 | 1 | $39.03 | $17.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 178.4 | 2 | $62.44 | $28.54 |
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
Cold Springs, NV
Morning in Cold Springs on Thursday
Local time
10:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
4 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
8h 48m 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 Las Vegas, NV to Cold Springs, NV covers 446 miles and takes about 8h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, Silver Peak Road. 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 223 miles from Las Vegas, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $88.85 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 25 significant decision points across 446 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 0.2 miles (North Casino Center Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Las Vegas, NV to Cold Springs, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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