Origin
Henderson, NV
Night in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
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Current temp
57°F
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Trip from Henderson, NV to Silver Springs, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 55m
Distance
407 mi
655 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$81
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 47m
★
6 AM
7h 56m
8 AM
8h 13m
10 AM
8h 2m
12 PM
8h 0m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 13m
8 PM
7h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, NV
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Silver Springs, NV
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Trip Overview
Embark on a 407-mile journey from Henderson, Nevada, to Silver Springs, Nevada, a drive that will take approximately 7 hours and 55 minutes. This route is entirely within the Mountain West region, specifically traversing the state of Nevada. With a projected fuel cost of $81, this trip is best tackled in a single day, though you'll want to plan for two stops along the way to break up the time. The drive is characterized by its numerous turns, suggesting a more engaging, local road experience rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. It's a straightforward point-to-point trip, ideal for those who prefer a direct route with some navigational interest.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
203.5 miles from Henderson, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| US 95 ALT | 53.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 31 mi | 35m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| East Lake Mead Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 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 Henderson, NV and Silver Springs, NV.
1
Start on North Boulder Highway
16 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Boulder Highway
2
Turn left onto NV 564
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lake Mead Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 2nd Street
7
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
10
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
11
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Silver Peak Road
13
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
14
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
17
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
19
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 95 Truck
21
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 95 Truck
22
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
24
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
25
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
30 mi
·
38 min
·
US 95 ALT
26
Turn right onto Donner Trail
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
Donner Trail
27
Turn left
317 ft
·
13 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the nearly 8-hour duration, starting your drive from Henderson early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight hours and allow ample time for your two planned stops. Factor in the $81 fuel cost and ensure your vehicle is topped off before you depart, as this is a local drive with no significant highway stretches where fueling stations are abundant. Pay close attention to your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means missed turns can add significant time. The flexibility of a single-day trip allows you to adjust your pace based on traffic and your personal comfort level with driving durations.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.5 miles from Henderson, NV, or about 3h 50m 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 90 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 203.5 miles or 3h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Springs, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Henderson, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Henderson, NV
This is one driving day of about 407 miles and 7h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Henderson, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
204 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 203.5 miles from Henderson, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.3 miles.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 406.9 — 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
|
NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway
Turn left onto NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: La...
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
132.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
US 95 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 95 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
406.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 55m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.08 one way
$162.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $85.81 | $171.61 |
| premium | $5.59 | $89.59 | $179.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.86 | $179.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$106–$131
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.1 | 1 | $42.73 | $19.54 |
| Efficient EV | 101.8 | 1 | $35.61 | $16.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.8 | 2 | $56.98 | $26.05 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Destination
Silver Springs, NV
Night in Silver Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°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
19 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
7h 55m 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
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
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 42.1
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of roads that require more frequent attention and adjustments than a typical interstate. With a 0% highway share, expect to be on surface streets and state routes for the entire 407 miles. The absence of a 'longest stretch' indicator implies that the route is broken up by frequent changes in direction or road type. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where you'll be consistently engaged with the road ahead, making it a good option if you enjoy a more involved journey behind the wheel.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 early in the drive near NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway.
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 7h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 55m. Total distance: 407 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Silver Springs, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 (NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Silver Springs, NV before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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