Origin
North Las Vegas, NV
Night in North Las Vegas on Wednesday
Local time
9:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Las Vegas, NV to Cold Springs, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 52m
Distance
444.8 mi
716 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 45m
★
6 AM
8h 53m
8 AM
9h 8m
10 AM
8h 58m
12 PM
8h 56m
3 PM
8h 59m
5 PM
9h 8m
8 PM
8h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Cold Springs, NV
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Trip Overview
This 444.8-mile journey from North Las Vegas, NV to Cold Springs, NV will take approximately 8 hours and 52 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $89, this trip is best split over two days to allow for a more relaxed pace, especially considering it involves two planned stops. The route traverses the Mountain West region, staying within Nevada. It's a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for varied road conditions and a less predictable travel experience than a pure interstate trip. This drive offers a chance to explore more of the local Nevada landscape.
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
222.4 miles from North Las Vegas, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 444.8-mile route. Only 16% of the journey is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, and Silver Peak Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 262.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. This drive won't feel like a typical highway cruise; instead, anticipate a more engaging experience with frequent directional changes and a closer connection to the terrain.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 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 early in the drive near Constitution Way.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 444.8 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: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (East Carey Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Constitution Way
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Carey Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
9.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
5
9.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
427.4 mi into trip
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~8h 30m 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
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 |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| 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 North Las Vegas, NV and Cold Springs, NV.
1
Start on this road
261 ft
·
21 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Constitution Way
3
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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Civic Center Drive
4
Turn left onto East Carey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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East Carey Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
82 ft
·
1 sec
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East Carey Avenue
6
Continue on East Carey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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East Carey Avenue
7
Turn right onto 5th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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5th Street
8
Turn left onto NV 574
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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East Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NV 599
1.9 mi
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3 min
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North Rancho Drive
10
Turn left onto NV 573
0.7 mi
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1 min
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West Craig Road
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 11; US 95
7.0 mi
·
8 min
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Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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South 2nd Street
15
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
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West Main Street
16
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
18
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
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Silver Peak Road
21
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Cinnabar Way
22
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
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Silver Peak Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
25
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Plymire Street
27
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 95 Truck
29
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
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US 95 Truck
30
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
31
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
32
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
33
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
34
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
35
Turn right onto US 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
36
Enter roundabout onto NV 439
267 ft
·
3 sec
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USA Parkway
37
Continue on NV 439
20 mi
·
30 min
·
USA Parkway
38
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
39
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 15
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
40
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 395: Susanville
41
Merge onto US 395
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
42
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 83
Toward Bordertown
43
Turn right onto Village Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Parkway
44
Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive
219 ft
·
12 sec
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Cold Springs Drive
45
Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
423 ft
·
16 sec
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Flamingo Drive
46
Turn right onto Goldfinch Drive
276 ft
·
9 sec
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Goldfinch Drive
47
Arrive at destination
Goldfinch Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour 52-minute duration and the "turn-heavy local drive" profile, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Plan your departure to allow ample daylight for the first leg, especially since you'll be navigating local roads. With two stops suggested, you have built-in opportunities to rest and refuel. Be mindful of the longest stretch of 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway; ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on this segment. The estimated fuel cost of $89 is a good starting point for your budget.
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 222.4 miles from North Las Vegas, NV, or about 4h 22m 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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.4 miles or 4h 22m 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 222.4 miles or 4h 22m
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 32m
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 North 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 North Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cold Springs, NV
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from North 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 222.4 mi from North Las Vegas, NV · 4h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
222 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
222 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 222 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 222.4 miles from North 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 222 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
$88.61 one way
$177.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $93.78 | $187.55 |
| premium | $5.59 | $97.91 | $195.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $98.21 | $196.41 |
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: 155.6 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 | 133.4 | 1 | $46.70 | $21.35 |
| Efficient EV | 111.2 | 1 | $38.92 | $17.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.9 | 2 | $62.27 | $28.47 |
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
Night in Cold Springs on Wednesday
Local time
9:22 PM
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 52m 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 North Las Vegas, NV to Cold Springs, NV covers 444.8 miles and takes about 8h 52m 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 222 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 222.4 miles from North 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 $88.61 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 29 significant decision points across 444.8 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: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (East Carey Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Las Vegas, NV to Cold Springs, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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