If you are planning a trip from Johnson Lane to North Las Vegas, prepare for a 437.9-mile journey that takes approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Because this route relies on local roads like Squires Street, Stephanie Way, and East Valley Road rather than major interstates, it is best suited as a dedicated day trip. You should budget about $87 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. While the drive is manageable in a single day, be aware that the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention behind the wheel. It is a straightforward transit within Nevada, though the lack of high-speed highway segments means you will spend more time navigating local infrastructure than you might on a standard interstate trek.
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
211.6 miles from Johnson Lane, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.4 mi
4h 50m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
NV 208
24 mi
35m
North Main Street
23.3 mi
25m
Main Street
15.9 mi
21m
Nordyke Road
11.4 mi
15m
East Valley Road
7.4 mi
13m
Purple Heart Highway
7.1 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Lane, NV and North Las Vegas, NV.
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Start on High Pointe Court
0.2 mi·41 sec·High Pointe Court
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Turn right onto Squires Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Squires Street
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Turn left onto Stephanie Way
0.2 mi·38 sec·Stephanie Way
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Turn right onto East Valley Road
1.0 mi·2 min·East Valley Road
5
Turn left onto Johnson Lane
0.3 mi·28 sec·Johnson Lane
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Turn right onto Fremont Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Fremont Street
7
Continue on East Valley Road
4.9 mi·8 min·East Valley Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Fish Springs Road
0.3 mi·28 sec·Fish Springs Road
9
Turn right onto East Valley Road
1.6 mi·2 min·East Valley Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Pinenut Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Pinenut Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Muller Parkway
228 ft·4 sec·Muller Parkway
12
Continue on Muller Parkway
0.3 mi·33 sec·Muller Parkway
13
Turn left onto US 395
16 mi·21 min·Main Street
14
Turn left onto NV 208
16 mi·23 min·NV 208
Use the left lane.
15
Turn straight onto NV 208
8.4 mi·12 min·NV 208
16
Keep left at fork onto NV 208; NV 339
0.1 mi·10 sec·Topaz Road
17
Turn straight onto NV 339
11 mi·15 min·Nordyke Road
18
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
19
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·North Main Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
24
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
25
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
26
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
27
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
28
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
29
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
30
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
31
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
32
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
33
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
34
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
35
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
36
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
37
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on I 11; US 95
7.1 mi·8 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 85Toward Craig RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork
359 ft·10 sec
Exit 85Toward Craig Road
41
Turn left onto NV 573
0.9 mi·1 min·West Craig Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
42
Turn right onto NV 599
1.9 mi·3 min·North Rancho Drive
43
Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue
4.4 mi·6 min·West Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
44
Turn right onto 5th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·5th Street
Use the right lane.
45
Turn left onto East Carey Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·East Carey Avenue
Use the left lane.
46
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
82 ft·1 sec·East Carey Avenue
47
Continue on East Carey Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Carey Avenue
48
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
0.5 mi·52 sec·Civic Center Drive
Use the right lane.
49
Turn left onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi·35 sec·Constitution Way
50
Turn left
261 ft·19 sec
51
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To tackle this 7-hour and 15-minute drive successfully, plan for two strategic stops to break up the technical, turn-heavy segments. Since you are navigating local roads, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion and ensure you reach North Las Vegas before nightfall. Keep your $87 fuel budget handy, and make sure your vehicle is prepared for a route that lacks the convenience of major highway service stations. Given the absence of a long, uninterrupted stretch, use your two scheduled stops to stretch your legs and reset your focus for the next leg of the journey. A practical tip for this specific trip: double-check your navigation settings to ensure they prioritize your preferred local roads, as the frequent turns can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention.
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 211.6 miles from Johnson Lane, NV, or about 4h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 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 93 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.6 miles or 4h 28m 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 211.6 miles or 4h 28m
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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Las Vegas, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Johnson Lane, 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 Johnson Lane, NV
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into North Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Johnson Lane, 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 262.4 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 33
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 413.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.3 mi into trip|~20m in|Pinenut Road
At end of road, turn right onto Pinenut Road
Navigation decision point
5
27.6 mi into trip|~44m in|NV 208
Turn left onto NV 208
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
120.1 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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413.5 mi into trip|~8h 22m in
Take the exit toward Craig Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
7
413.7 mi into trip|~8h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Craig Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.33 one way
$168.65 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg148 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$89.24
$178.49
premium
$5.59
$93.18
$186.35
diesel
$5.61
$93.46
$186.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
127
1
$44.45
$20.32
Efficient EV
105.8
1
$37.04
$16.93
EV Truck/SUV
169.3
2
$59.26
$27.09
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
50 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
Johnson Lane, NV
Night
in Johnson Lane on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Las Vegas, NV
Night
in North Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
24 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
8h 39m 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.
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
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 408.7
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?
Expect a technical, turn-heavy experience on this drive, as the entire route consists of local roads with a 0% highway share. You will not find long, monotonous stretches of interstate here; instead, the navigation demands constant focus as you transition between Squires Street, Stephanie Way, and East Valley Road. Because the path is composed of local transit, your speed will remain moderate throughout the 437.9-mile duration. The road’s personality is defined by its frequent turns and local character, requiring you to stay alert through every change in direction. This is a hands-on driving experience where the road surface and flow are dictated by community connectivity rather than high-speed thoroughfares.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 33 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near Pinenut Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 423.3 miles you will encounter 33 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (Pinenut Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (NV 208): Lane positioning matters here; at 120.1 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 39m 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 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 212 miles on day one.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North Las Vegas, 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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
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: at 10.3 miles (Pinenut Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (NV 208): Lane positioning matters here; at 120.1 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): 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 8.7 hours each way, a round trip means 17.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North Las Vegas, NV before the return drive.
