Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Fallon, NV

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

267.6 mi

431 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 47m ★

6 AM

4h 0m

8 AM

4h 26m

10 AM

4h 9m

12 PM

4h 6m

3 PM

4h 10m

5 PM

4h 25m

8 PM

3h 52m

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

The drive from Spring Creek, NV to Fallon, NV covers 267.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, Lamoille Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

133.8 miles from Spring Creek, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 267.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Glen Haven Drive 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Glen Haven Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Spring Creek Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lamoille Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
South 5th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Silver Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Mountain City Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dwight D	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Glen Haven Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Fallon, NV.

1

Start on Frisco Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Frisco Drive

2

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

3

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spring Creek Parkway

4

Turn right onto Lamoille Highway

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Highway

5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway

108 ft · 4 sec · Lamoille Highway

6

Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway

11 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway

7

Continue on South 5th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street

8

Turn left onto Silver Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Silver Street

9

Continue on Mountain City Highway

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mountain City Highway

10

Turn left onto I 80 West: Reno

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 80 West: Reno

11

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

217 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

12

Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Fallon, Las Vegas

33 mi · 36 min · US 95: Fallon, Las Vegas

13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 133.8 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 133.8 miles or 1h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fallon, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Spring Creek, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Spring Creek, NV

This is one driving day of about 267.6 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Creek, NV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.8 mi from Spring Creek, NV · 1h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winnemucca, NV

134 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

Carlin, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winnemucca, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.8 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fallon, NV

The final approach into Fallon, 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 Fallon, NV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.26 one way

$106.51 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$56.24	$112.48
premium	$5.59	$58.86	$117.72
diesel	$5.64	$59.45	$118.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.3	0	$28.10	$12.84
Efficient EV	66.9	0	$23.42	$10.70
EV Truck/SUV	107	1	$37.46	$17.13

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Spring Creek, NV

Afternoon in Spring Creek on Sunday

Local time

4:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fallon, NV

Afternoon in Fallon on Sunday

Local time

4:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°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

4 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

3h 59m 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 Spring Creek, NV to Fallon, NV covers 267.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, Lamoille Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133.8 miles from Spring Creek, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

The route from Spring Creek, NV to Fallon, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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