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Trip from Las Vegas, NV to Spring Valley, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

15m

Distance

9.7 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m

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

seat of Clark County, and largest city in state of Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, NV

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census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Spring Valley, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Las Vegas, NV to Spring Valley, NV covers 9.7 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Casino Center Boulevard, 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 $1.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 9.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Casino Center Boulevard 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Las Vegas, NV to Spring Valley, NV is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Casino Center Boulevard
I 11 North
Purple Heart Highway
I 15 South
Las Vegas Freeway
Flamingo Road West
West Flamingo Road
South Rainbow Boulevard

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Longest stretch: North Casino Center Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas, NV and Spring Valley, NV.

1

Start on East Bonanza Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · East Bonanza Road
2

Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard

469 ft · 11 sec · North Casino Center Boulevard
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno
4

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

387 ft · 5 sec · Purple Heart Highway
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Los Angeles

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 15 South: Los Angeles
6

Merge slight right onto Las Vegas Freeway

3.9 mi · 4 min · Las Vegas Freeway
7

Take the exit slight right toward Flamingo Road West

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Flamingo Road West
8

Turn straight onto West Flamingo Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · West Flamingo Road
9

Turn left onto South Rainbow Boulevard

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Rainbow Boulevard
10

Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North
11

Turn left onto Verdugo Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Verdugo Street
12

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.93 one way

$3.86 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $2.05 $4.09
premium $5.59 $2.14 $4.27
diesel $5.61 $2.14 $4.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.02 $0.47
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.85 $0.39
EV Truck/SUV 3.9 0 $1.36 $0.62

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Las Vegas, NV

Morning in Las Vegas on Thursday

Local time

10:54 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Valley, NV

Morning in Spring Valley on Thursday

Local time

10:54 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

15m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Spring Valley, NV covers 9.7 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Casino Center Boulevard, 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 4.8 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 $1.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Las Vegas, NV to Spring Valley, NV is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Las Vegas, NV to Spring Valley, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Las Vegas, NV to Spring Valley, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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