Origin
Moapa Valley, NV
Afternoon in Moapa Valley on Thursday
Local time
1:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moapa Valley, NV to Henderson, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moapa Valley, NV
Roy Serafin
Henderson, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moapa Valley, NV to Henderson, NV covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Las Vegas Freeway, North Moapa Valley Boulevard, North Lamb Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.1 miles on Las Vegas Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 70.5 miles, with most of the trip on Las Vegas Freeway and North Moapa Valley Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.1 miles on Las Vegas Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Las Vegas Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Las Vegas Freeway and North Moapa Valley Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
7
51 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Lamb Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward Lamb Boulevard
9
51.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lamb Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 50
Toward Lamb Boulevard South
7
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Turn left toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Bo...
7
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Galleria Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64B
Toward Galleria Drive
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moapa Valley, NV and Henderson, NV, road signs point toward Las Vegas, Lamb Boulevard South, Kingman and Phoenix.
Las Vegas
7.7 mi in
|
~13m
Lamb Boulevard South
51.3 mi in
|
~57m
Kingman
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Phoenix
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 43.1 mi | 43m |
| North Moapa Valley Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| North Lamb Boulevard | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| North Boulder Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Galleria Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Charleston Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paul Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Las Vegas Freeway
— 43.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moapa Valley, NV and Henderson, NV.
1
Start on North Mateuse Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Mateuse Street
2
Continue on Paul Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Avenue
3
Turn right onto NV 169
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
North Moapa Valley Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
5
Merge onto I 15
43 mi
·
43 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 50
Toward Lamb Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 50
Toward Lamb Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NV 610
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Lamb Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn straight
196 ft
·
9 sec
Toward NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard
10
Turn straight onto NV 159
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Charleston Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
Use the left / uturn lanes.
12
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 64B
Toward Galleria Drive
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto West Galleria Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Galleria Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto North Boulder Highway
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on South Boulder Highway
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
North Boulder Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Moapa Valley, NV · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Moapa Valley, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Henderson, NV
The final approach into Henderson, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.04 one way
$28.09 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.86 | $29.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Henderson, NV
Afternoon in Henderson on Thursday
Local time
1:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
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
1h 26m 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 Moapa Valley, NV to Henderson, NV covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Las Vegas Freeway, North Moapa Valley Boulevard, North Lamb Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Moapa Valley, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.04 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Moapa Valley, NV and Henderson, NV, road signs point toward Las Vegas, Lamb Boulevard South, Kingman and Phoenix.
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