Beatty, NV to Henderson, NV is 131.8 miles and takes about 2h 30m via Veterans Memorial Highway, Purple Heart Highway, and North Boulder Highway, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day drive stays within Nevada, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a route with frequent turns, more akin to navigating local roads than a straightforward highway cruise. With a total travel time under three hours, it's a manageable trip for a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.9 miles from Beatty, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi
1h 49m
Purple Heart Highway
28 mi
32m
North Boulder Highway
2.9 mi
5m
West Galleria Drive
1.1 mi
2m
South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
<1m
South Boulder Highway
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 99 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatty, NV and Henderson, NV.
1
Start on US 95
68 ft·9 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
3
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Continue on I 11; US 95
28 mi·32 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 64BToward Galleria DriveUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto West Galleria Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·West Galleria Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto North Boulder Highway
2.9 mi·5 min·North Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on South Boulder Highway
141 ft·8 sec·South Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
North Boulder Highway
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2h 30m duration and 131.8-mile distance, you have the flexibility to depart Beatty at your leisure. A morning departure would allow for ample time to reach Henderson with plenty of daylight remaining. While the fuel cost is estimated at $26, it's always wise to ensure your tank is full before leaving Beatty, as you'll want to minimize stops on this turn-heavy route. Keep an eye on your navigation system, as the numerous turns require consistent attention.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.9 miles from Beatty, NV, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99 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 29 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.9 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beatty, 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 Beatty, NV
This is one driving day of about 131.8 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Beatty, 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 99 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 131.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 95 / South 2nd Street
Turn left onto US 95 / South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
7
127.3 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward Galleria Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64B
Toward Galleria Drive
4
127.7 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|West Galleria Drive
Turn left onto West Galleria Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
128.8 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|North Boulder Highway
Turn right onto North Boulder Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
131.8 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|South Boulder Highway
Continue onto South Boulder Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.26 one way
$52.51 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$27.79
$55.57
premium
$5.59
$29.01
$58.02
diesel
$5.61
$29.10
$58.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.5
0
$13.84
$6.33
Efficient EV
33
0
$11.53
$5.27
EV Truck/SUV
52.7
0
$18.45
$8.44
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beatty, NV
Evening
in Beatty on Saturday
Local time
7:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Henderson, NV
Evening
in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
7:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
11 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
2h 30m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 95.4
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't be settling into a long stretch of highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 99 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a substantial, albeit not high-speed, portion of the journey. Be prepared for more frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way from Beatty to Henderson.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 95 / South 2nd Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beatty, NV to Henderson, NV is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 127.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.7 miles (West Galleria Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 131.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 127.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.7 miles (West Galleria Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Henderson, NV before heading back.
