If you are looking to travel from Laughlin to Spring Valley, Nevada, you are in for a straightforward journey spanning 100.6 miles. Plan for roughly 1 hour and 56 minutes of driving time, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate a combination of the Laughlin Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Bruce Woodbury Beltway as you transition through the Mountain West. Budget approximately $20 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite economical for a trip of this length. Since the route requires no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one go without needing an overnight stay. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Laughlin, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
53.9 mi
56m
Laughlin Highway
18.2 mi
21m
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
14 mi
16m
Purple Heart Highway
7 mi
8m
South Rainbow Boulevard
3 mi
5m
Boulder City Bypass
1.3 mi
1m
Laughlin Civic Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Verdugo Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 53.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laughlin, NV and Spring Valley, NV.
1
Start on this road
146 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto F Street
167 ft·19 sec·F Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Laughlin Civic Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Laughlin Civic Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto NV 163
18 mi·21 min·Laughlin Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
6
Merge onto US 95
54 mi·56 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on NV 173
0.2 mi·21 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·32 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
9
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
1.3 mi·1 min·Boulder City Bypass
10
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
7.0 mi·8 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 23Toward I 215 West, NV 564 East: Lake Mead ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 23Toward I 215 West
13
Continue on I 215
14 mi·16 min·Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 15Toward Rainbow BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Rafael Rivera Way
0.1 mi·10 sec·Rafael Rivera Way
16
Turn right onto South Rainbow Boulevard
3.0 mi·5 min·South Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Spring Valley Parkway North
18
Turn left onto Verdugo Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Verdugo Street
19
Arrive at destination
Verdugo Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. With no required stops, you can easily power through the 100.6 miles, but keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the drive makes consistent focus essential. Since you will be spending about $20 on fuel, check your gas levels before leaving Laughlin to ensure you don't have to hunt for a station mid-trip. Use your time on the 53.9-mile stretch of the Veterans Memorial Highway to settle into a comfortable rhythm before hitting the local traffic patterns near your destination. Planning your departure to avoid peak local transit times will help ensure you maintain that estimated 1 hour and 56 minute arrival window.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.3 miles from Laughlin, NV, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.9 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laughlin, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laughlin, NV
This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Laughlin, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 53.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 96.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Laughlin Civic Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Laughlin Civic Drive
Navigation decision point
6
73.2 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: La...
8
82 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 215 West, NV 564 East: Lake Mead Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward I 215 West, NV 564 East: Lake Mead Parkw...
6
82.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 23
Toward I 215 West
7
96.9 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward Rainbow Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward Rainbow Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.04 one way
$40.08 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$21.21
$42.42
premium
$5.59
$22.14
$44.29
diesel
$5.61
$22.21
$44.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.56
$4.83
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.80
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.08
$6.44
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Laughlin, NV
Evening
in Laughlin on Saturday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spring Valley, NV
Evening
in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
29 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
1h 56m 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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 100.6
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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route features no dedicated highway-only stretches, meaning you will navigate varying road types as you make your way toward Spring Valley. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 53.9-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the most consistent portion of the journey. Because the highway share is 0%, the character of the road changes frequently, requiring you to stay alert through local transitions. You will find that the physical demands of the road shift as you move off the Laughlin Highway and eventually merge onto the beltway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Laughlin Civic Drive.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Laughlin Civic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 73.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Laughlin, NV to Spring Valley, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Henderson along the way.
Henderson
73.2 mi in|~1h 21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 100.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Spring Valley, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 0.1 miles (Laughlin Civic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 73.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Spring Valley, NV before heading back.
