The drive from Silver Springs, NV to Spring Valley, NV covers 390.6 miles and takes about 7h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, US 95 ALT for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $77.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
195.3 miles from Silver Springs, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 40m. Total distance: 390.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 40m drive with frequent turns across 390.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Donner Trail.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Donner Trail): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 87.6 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Donner Trail
At end of road, turn right onto Donner Trail
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
87.6 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
88.9 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
8
385.2 mi into trip|~7h 30m in
Take the exit toward Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 81
Toward Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow Boulevard
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385.4 mi into trip|~7h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Rainbow Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 81
Toward Rainbow Boulevard
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.4 mi
4h 50m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
US 95 ALT
30.5 mi
38m
North Main Street
23.3 mi
25m
Purple Heart Highway
11.4 mi
13m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
North Rainbow Boulevard
4.5 mi
7m
Freedom Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs, NV and Spring Valley, NV.
1
Start on this road
317 ft·17 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Donner Trail
79 ft·11 sec·Donner Trail
3
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
30 mi·38 min·US 95 ALT
4
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·North Main Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
10
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
12
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
14
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
15
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
16
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
17
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
20
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
22
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
23
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on I 11; US 95
11 mi·13 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 81Toward Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 81Toward Rainbow BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto NV 595
4.5 mi·7 min·North Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
28
Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Spring Valley Parkway North
29
Turn left onto Verdugo Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Verdugo Street
30
Arrive at destination
Verdugo Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.3 miles from Silver Springs, NV, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 86 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.3 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Silver Springs, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Silver Springs, NV
This is one driving day of about 390.6 miles and 7h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Silver Springs, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 195.3 mi from Silver Springs, NV
· 3h 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 363.7
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$77.81 one way
$155.62 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg137 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$82.35
$164.70
premium
$5.59
$85.98
$171.96
diesel
$5.61
$86.24
$172.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
117.2
1
$41.01
$18.75
Efficient EV
97.7
1
$34.18
$15.62
EV Truck/SUV
156.2
1
$54.68
$25.00
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Silver Springs, NV
Morning
in Silver Springs on Friday
Local time
7:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spring Valley, NV
Morning
in Spring Valley on Friday
Local time
7:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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.
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
18 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
7h 40m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Silver Springs, NV to Spring Valley, NV covers 390.6 miles and takes about 7h 40m 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, US 95 ALT. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 195.3 miles from Silver Springs, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $77.81 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 itself is not hard, but at 7h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Donner Trail): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 87.6 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Silver Springs, NV to Spring Valley, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
