Johnson Lane, NV to Whitney, NV is 433.2 miles and takes about 8h 48m via Veterans Memorial Highway and Silver Peak Road, with a fuel budget near $84 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Mountain West region, entirely within Nevada. It's a long haul, best suited for a two-day trip to avoid fatigue. Expect a more rural experience with fewer services, so planning your stops is key.
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
216.6 miles from Johnson Lane, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 35m 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
Purple Heart Highway
22.1 mi
25m
Main Street
15.9 mi
21m
Nordyke Road
11.4 mi
15m
East Valley Road
7.4 mi
13m
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 Whitney, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
22 mi·25 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 70Toward NV 582: Boulder HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn left onto NV 582
3.3 mi·5 min·Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
41
Turn slight left
278 ft·7 sec
Use the left lane.
42
Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·East Tropicana Avenue
43
Turn right onto Steptoe Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Steptoe Street
44
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
0.1 mi·37 sec·Kimberly Avenue
45
Turn left
69 ft·5 sec
46
Turn right
63 ft·4 sec
47
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 8 hour 48 minute drive time, plan for an overnight stay to break up the 433.2 miles. Starting early on day one will help you cover a good portion of the distance, perhaps around 200-250 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services can be sparse. Ensure you have at least two planned stops for fuel and rest to make the trip more manageable.
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 216.6 miles from Johnson Lane, NV, or about 4h 35m 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 95 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.6 miles or 4h 35m 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 216.6 miles or 4h 35m
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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitney, 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 217 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Whitney, NV
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 428.5 — 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.
5
121.4 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
7
428.5 mi into trip|~8h 39m in
Take the exit toward NV 582: Boulder Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 70
Toward NV 582: Boulder Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$92.11 one way
$184.23 round trip
$5.40/gal25.4 MPG avg152 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.73
$97.67
$195.35
premium
$6.02
$102.69
$205.38
diesel
$6.86
$117.00
$234.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
130
1
$45.49
$20.79
Efficient EV
108.3
1
$37.91
$17.33
EV Truck/SUV
173.3
2
$60.65
$27.72
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Johnson Lane, NV
Evening
in Johnson Lane on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Whitney, NV
Evening
in Whitney on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Cloudy
NE 1 mph4% chanceLive 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 48m 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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 403.3
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 trip covers 433.2 miles, with only about 6% on highways. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, including a significant 262.4-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect rural cruising for the majority of the drive, with limited exits and services once you leave the main highways.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
47 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 29 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 Effort5/10
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 433.2 miles you will encounter 29 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.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 48m 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 217 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas 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 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 Whitney, 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 5 rest areas 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 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Whitney, NV before the return drive.
