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Trip from Winnemucca, NV to Spring Valley, NV

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

Drive Time

8h 44m

Distance

467.3 mi

752 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$93

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 36m ★
6 AM
8h 44m
8 AM
9h 0m
10 AM
8h 50m
12 PM
8h 48m
3 PM
8h 50m
5 PM
8h 59m
8 PM
8h 39m

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

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city in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States

Winnemucca, NV

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

Spring Valley, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Winnemucca, NV to Spring Valley, NV covers 467.3 miles and takes about 8h 44m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, NV 376, Battle Mountain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

233.7 miles from Winnemucca, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 44m drive with frequent turns across 467.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 184.2 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 0.6 miles in.

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 8h 44m, 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 461.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

8
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 80: Elko, Salt Lake City

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 178 Toward I 80: Elko, Salt Lake City
5
53 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward NV 305: Downtown Battle Mountain

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 231 Toward NV 305: Downtown Battle Mountain
8
461.9 mi into trip | ~8h 33m 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
8
462.1 mi into trip | ~8h 34m 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
5
467.1 mi into trip | ~8h 43m in | Verdugo Street

Turn left onto Verdugo Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 184.2 mi 3h 21m
NV 376 99.7 mi 1h 48m
Battle Mountain Road 86.1 mi 1h 32m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 51.9 mi 50m
Lincoln Highway 12.1 mi 18m
Purple Heart Highway 11.4 mi 13m
East Main Street 6.2 mi 8m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 5.3 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 184.2 mi, about 3h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winnemucca, NV and Spring Valley, NV.

1

Start on I 80 BUS; NV 289

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Winnemucca Boulevard
2

Continue on NV 289

432 ft · 14 sec · East 2nd Street
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 30 sec
Exit 178 Toward I 80: Elko, Salt Lake City Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 80

52 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 231 Toward NV 305: Downtown Battle Mountain
6

Turn right onto NV 305

0.8 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
7

Continue on NV 305

86 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Battle Mountain Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto US 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
9

Continue on US 50

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Continue on US 50

11 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway
11

Turn right onto NV 376

100 mi · 1 hr 48 min · NV 376
12

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 31 sec
13

Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

5.3 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Erie Street
15

Continue on US 95

25 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
16

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Crook Avenue
17

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
18

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
19

Continue on US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
20

Turn left onto US 95

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South 2nd Street
21

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
22

Continue on I 11; US 95

11 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 81 Toward Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 81 Toward Rainbow Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn straight onto NV 595

4.5 mi · 7 min · North Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
26

Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North
27

Turn left onto Verdugo Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Verdugo Street
28

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.

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 233.7 miles from Winnemucca, NV, or about 4h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.2 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 103 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 233.7 miles or 4h 16m 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 233.7 miles or 4h 16m

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 32m

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 Winnemucca, 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 Winnemucca, NV

Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Spring Valley, NV

Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from Winnemucca, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 184.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 233.7 mi from Winnemucca, NV · 4h 16m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Tonopah, NV

234 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 Tonopah, NV

Popular next leg

Tonopah, NV to Spring Valley, NV

209.7 mi · 4h

Overnight Options

Night 1

Tonopah, NV

234 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Tonopah, NV after about 234 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Battle Mountain, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tonopah, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 233.7 miles from Winnemucca, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 184.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 234 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

Arriving in Spring Valley, NV

The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, NV.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Spring Valley, 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.

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 451.2
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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$93.09 one way

$186.18 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 164 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $98.52 $197.04
premium $5.59 $102.86 $205.72
diesel $5.61 $103.17 $206.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$93

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$223–$333

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 163.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 140.2 1 $49.07 $22.43
Efficient EV 116.8 1 $40.89 $18.69
EV Truck/SUV 186.9 2 $65.42 $29.91

Gas CO2

163 kg

EV CO2

55 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

Winnemucca, NV

Late night in Winnemucca on Saturday

Local time

1:58 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Valley, NV

Late night in Spring Valley on Saturday

Local time

1:58 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.

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 44m 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 Winnemucca, NV to Spring Valley, NV covers 467.3 miles and takes about 8h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, NV 376, Battle Mountain Road. 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 234 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 233.7 miles from Winnemucca, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $93.09 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 8h 44m, 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 461.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Winnemucca, 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.

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