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Trip from Spring Valley, NV to Yerington, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 58m

Distance

359.5 mi

579 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$72

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 48m ★
6 AM
6h 59m
8 AM
7h 22m
10 AM
7h 7m
12 PM
7h 5m
3 PM
7h 8m
5 PM
7h 21m
8 PM
6h 52m

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

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

Spring Valley, NV

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city in Lyon County, Nevada, United States

Yerington, NV

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Trip Overview

Spring Valley, NV to Yerington, NV is 359.5 miles and takes about 6h 58m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a fuel budget near $72 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nevada, taking you across the Mountain West region. Expect a mostly local road experience with frequent turns, making it a good candidate for a single-day trip. With just one recommended stop, you can cover this distance efficiently. Consider this route if you prefer a more hands-on driving experience over long, straight highways.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

179.8 miles from Spring Valley, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 262.3 mi 4h 50m
Silver Peak Road 45.6 mi 57m
US 95 ALT 23.9 mi 26m
Purple Heart Highway 11.3 mi 13m
West Main Street 6.2 mi 8m
South Rainbow Boulevard 4.5 mi 8m
US 95 Truck 1.4 mi 2m
Front Street 1.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NV and Yerington, 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 · 20 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North
3

Turn left onto NV 595

4.5 mi · 8 min · South Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North
5

Merge onto I 11; US 95

11 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 95

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
8

Turn right onto US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
9

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
11

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue
12

Continue on US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
13

Turn left onto 3457

25 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
14

Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
15

Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
17

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
18

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
19

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street
20

Continue on US 95

23 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
21

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 95 Truck
22

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

324 ft · 12 sec · US 95 Truck
23

Merge onto US 95

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
24

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

24 mi · 26 min · US 95 ALT
25

Turn left onto Pacific Street

88 ft · 3 sec · Pacific Street
26

Arrive at destination

Pacific Street

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour 58-minute duration, starting your drive from Spring Valley in the morning will allow you to reach Yerington with ample daylight. While the route data suggests only one stop, plan for additional brief breaks as needed, especially during the longer stretches on Veterans Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be spaced out on these less-traveled roads. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure, but an early start maximizes your daylight hours for the drive.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.8 miles from Spring Valley, NV, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 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 79 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 179.8 miles or 3h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 47m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Spring Valley, 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 Valley, NV

This is one driving day of about 359.5 miles and 6h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Spring Valley, 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.
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.

census-designated place in and county seat of Nye County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tonopah, NV

180 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

Beatty, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tonopah, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179.8 miles from Spring Valley, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 116 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard

Turn left onto NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 11 North, US 95 North
5
5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | 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.
4
116 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | US 95 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 95 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$71.62 one way

$143.23 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $75.79 $151.58
premium $5.59 $79.13 $158.26
diesel $5.61 $79.37 $158.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$72

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$97–$122

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 125.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 107.9 1 $37.75 $17.26
Efficient EV 89.9 1 $31.46 $14.38
EV Truck/SUV 143.8 1 $50.33 $23.01

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Spring Valley, NV

Afternoon in Spring Valley on Saturday

Local time

1:01 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yerington, NV

Afternoon in Yerington on Saturday

Local time

1:01 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°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

3 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

6h 58m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 24.8
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a "Turn-heavy local drive" experience, with only about 7% of the journey on major highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, which should provide a good period of steady travel. As you progress, be prepared for the road to become more involved, with numerous changes in direction suggested by the route profile. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a drive that keeps you engaged with the nuances of the terrain and local roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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?

4/10

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 4/10

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 6h 58m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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 4.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 58m. Total distance: 359.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spring Valley, NV to Yerington, NV covers 359.5 miles and takes about 6h 58m 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 179.8 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 $71.62 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 58m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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 4.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

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.

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