Road Trips from North Las Vegas, NV
North Las Vegas, NV is your jumping-off point for a variety of Nevada adventures. You've got quick, under-an-hour hops to places like Spring Valley, perfect for a day trip. For longer hauls, there are options stretching over 400 miles, some even suggesting an overnight stay. If you're looking to hit the parks, many of these routes offer access to spots like Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, and one even gets you near Lake Mead.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
7h
With Parks Nearby
10
Weekend trip
Carlin, NV
7h 44m408.4 mi one way
Carlin, NV is the furthest destination at 408.4 miles, requiring 7.7 hours of driving. It’s a 'Turn-heavy local drive' with a drive score of 8. This route also does not list any nearby parks.
Smith, NV
7h 30m379.8 mi one way
Yerington, NV
7h359.6 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
7 total in this range
Carson City, NV
8h 25m422.1 mi one way
Spring Creek, NV
8h 25m441.9 mi one way
This destination is over 400 miles away, at 441.9 miles and 8.4 hours. The drive profile is 'Mostly surface roads' with a drive score of 7. It's an overnight-recommended option and includes Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
8h 23m414.5 mi one way
Winnemucca, NV
8h 46m467.8 mi one way
Reaching Winnemucca, NV requires an 8.8-hour drive covering 467.8 miles. The route is mostly surface roads with a drive score of 7. This is another option where an overnight stay is recommended, with Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument nearby.
Gardnerville, NV
8h 21m414 mi one way
This is a long drive at 414 miles and 8.4 hours, with a 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile and a drive score of 7. It's recommended for an overnight trip and offers access to Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
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Carlin, NV
7h 44m408.4 mi one way
Smith, NV
7h 30m379.8 mi one way
Yerington, NV
7h359.6 mi one way
Carson City, NV
8h 25m422.1 mi one way
Carson City, NV
8h 25m422.1 mi one way
Winnemucca, NV
8h 46m467.8 mi one way
Gardnerville, NV
8h 21m414 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for many of these Nevada routes, with Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument accessible on multiple options.
Summer
Summer heat might make longer drives more challenging; focus on routes with nearby parks like Lake Mead National Recreation Area for potential water activities.
Fall
Fall provides excellent weather for exploring the varied terrain, from highway-focused drives to turn-heavy local routes.
Winter
Winter driving can be unpredictable; consider the shorter, surface-road options closer to North Las Vegas for more reliable travel.
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