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Trip from Spring Creek, NV to North Las Vegas, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h 24m

Distance

441.7 mi

711 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$88

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 17m ★
6 AM
8h 25m
8 AM
8h 40m
10 AM
8h 30m
12 PM
8h 29m
3 PM
8h 31m
5 PM
8h 39m
8 PM
8h 20m

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

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

Spring Creek, NV

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city in Clark County, Nevada, United States

North Las Vegas, NV

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Trip Overview

This 441.7-mile journey from Spring Creek, Nevada, to North Las Vegas, Nevada, will take approximately 8 hours and 24 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, this route is best split over two days, given its duration. With an estimated fuel cost of $88 and two planned stops, it offers a manageable pace for exploring the Mountain West region. The drive's character leans towards a turn-heavy local experience, so plan for a less direct, more engaging travel day.

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

220.9 miles from Spring Creek, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 441.7-mile trip. While the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway offers some faster stretches, a significant portion involves navigating local roads. You'll encounter a highway share of about 4, indicating a mix of road types rather than a continuous interstate experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 218.8 miles on the Great Basin Highway, so be prepared for varied driving conditions and potentially slower speeds as you transition between main roads and local connectors.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Great Basin Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 218.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 64.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 441.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 421.9 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 439.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 93: East Wells

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 352 Toward US 93: East Wells
5
421.9 mi into trip | ~8h in | US 93

Take the exit onto US 93 toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
7
439.4 mi into trip | ~8h 19m in

Take the exit toward Cheyenne Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 46 Toward Cheyenne Avenue
8
439.8 mi into trip | ~8h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Cheyenne Avenue East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 46 Toward Cheyenne Avenue East
6
440.1 mi into trip | ~8h 21m in | Civic Center Drive

Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Great Basin Highway 218.8 mi 4h 4m
Sunnyside Road 109.4 mi 2h 4m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 47.7 mi 44m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 23.5 mi 26m
Las Vegas Freeway 17.1 mi 17m
Lamoille Highway 12.1 mi 17m
North 4th Street 1.6 mi 4m
Aultman Street 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Great Basin Highway — 218.8 mi, about 4h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and North Las Vegas, 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 NV 227

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Highway
5

Enter roundabout onto NV 227

109 ft · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
6

Continue on NV 227

10 mi · 14 min · Lamoille Highway
7

Turn right onto South 12th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South 12th Street
8

Turn right onto I 80 BUS

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Idaho Street
9

Turn left onto I 80 BUS

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Jennings Way
10

Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS

0.4 mi · 24 sec · I 80 BUS
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
11

Merge onto I 80

48 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 352 Toward US 93: East Wells
13

Turn right onto US 93

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Great Basin Highway
14

At end of road, turn right onto US 93

46 mi · 49 min · Great Basin Highway
15

Continue on US 93

1.6 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street
16

Continue on US 93

9.6 mi · 15 min · Great Basin Highway
17

Continue on US 93

1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street
18

Turn left onto US 50; US 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Great Basin Boulevard
19

Turn right onto US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
20

Continue on US 6

24 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21

Turn left onto NV 318

11 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
22

Continue on NV 318

1.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
23

Continue on NV 318

99 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
24

Turn right onto US 93

85 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Great Basin Highway
25

Take the exit onto US 93

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
26

Merge onto I 15; US 93

17 mi · 17 min · Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 46 Toward Cheyenne Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 46 Toward Cheyenne Avenue East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29

Turn left onto NV 574

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue
30

Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive
Use the right lane.
31

Turn left onto Constitution Way

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Constitution Way
32

Turn left

261 ft · 19 sec
33

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 8-hour and 24-minute duration, splitting this 441.7-mile drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight for navigating the more turn-heavy sections. With two stops planned, you can strategically break up the longest stretch of 218.8 miles on the Great Basin Highway. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before departing Spring Creek, as services can be spread out on this route. The estimated fuel cost of $88 should be factored into 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 220.9 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 4h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.8 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 97 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 220.9 miles or 4h 14m 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 220.9 miles or 4h 14m

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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Las Vegas, 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.

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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 Spring Creek, NV

Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into North Las Vegas, NV

Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Spring Creek, 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 Great Basin Highway for about 218.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 220.9 mi from Spring Creek, NV · 4h 14m into the drive

city in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ely, NV

221 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 Ely, NV

Popular next leg

Ely, NV to North Las Vegas, NV

239.1 mi · 4h 32m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ely, NV

221 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ely, NV after about 221 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Elko, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ely, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 220.9 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Great Basin Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 221 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in North Las Vegas, NV

The final approach into North Las Vegas, 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 North Las Vegas, NV.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach North Las Vegas, 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

$87.99 one way

$175.98 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 155 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $93.12 $186.24
premium $5.59 $97.23 $194.45
diesel $5.61 $97.52 $195.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$88

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$218–$328

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 154.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 132.5 1 $46.38 $21.20
Efficient EV 110.4 1 $38.65 $17.67
EV Truck/SUV 176.7 2 $61.84 $28.27

Gas CO2

155 kg

EV CO2

52 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

Spring Creek, NV

Night in Spring Creek on Wednesday

Local time

9:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Las Vegas, NV

Night in North Las Vegas on Wednesday

Local time

9:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°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

23 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

8h 24m 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 Spring Creek, NV to North Las Vegas, NV covers 441.7 miles and takes about 8h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 221 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 220.9 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 $87.99 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 441.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 421.9 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 439.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Spring Creek, NV to North Las Vegas, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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