Origin
Spring Valley, NV
Morning in Spring Valley on Thursday
Local time
9:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, NV to Enterprise, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, NV
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Enterprise, NV
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Trip Overview
This short, 6.5-mile drive from Spring Valley to Enterprise in Nevada is best tackled in about 12 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, it's an easy addition to any local travel plans within the Mountain West region. The route involves a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect wide-open highway cruising. As a single-day excursion, this route requires no overnight stays and is designed for convenience. It's a straightforward local journey that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a 50% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 5.8 miles along South Rainbow Boulevard, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you navigate through local streets. The roads will likely feel connected and community-oriented, typical of a drive within a populated area. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising but rather for methodical navigation through Nevada's local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Rainbow Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 0.2 miles in near West Spring Valley Parkway North.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Spring Valley Parkway North
At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Turn right onto NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Inspiration Drive
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Tangled Vines Avenue
Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Ruby Moon Drive
Turn left onto Ruby Moon Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Rainbow Boulevard | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| West Pebble Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Verdugo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Spring Valley Parkway North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tangled Vines Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Inspiration Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ruby Moon Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Rainbow Boulevard
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NV and Enterprise, NV.
1
Start on Verdugo Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Verdugo Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Spring Valley Parkway North
3
Turn right onto NV 595
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
South Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto West Pebble Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Pebble Road
5
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
452 ft
·
21 sec
·
Inspiration Drive
6
Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft
·
27 sec
·
Tangled Vines Avenue
7
Turn left onto Ruby Moon Drive
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ruby Moon Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Ruby Moon Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.59 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Enterprise, NV
Morning in Enterprise on Thursday
Local time
9:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°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
20 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
12m 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 Valley, NV to Enterprise, NV covers 6.5 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Rainbow Boulevard, West Pebble Road, Verdugo Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.2 miles from Spring Valley, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.29 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 is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Spring Valley, NV to Enterprise, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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