McGill to Spring Valley is 262.5 miles and takes about 5h 7m via Sunnyside Road and Great Basin Highway, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nevada, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a trip primarily on surface roads, offering a straightforward experience between these two locations. With a single recommended day, you can comfortably complete this route without needing an overnight stay.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.3 miles from McGill, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
Great Basin Highway
94.5 mi
1h 50m
Las Vegas Freeway
25.3 mi
27m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi
26m
West Flamingo Road
3.3 mi
5m
Aultman Street
1.6 mi
3m
Main Street
1.4 mi
1m
South 4th Street
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Sunnyside Road
— 109.4 mi, about 2h 4m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,118 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,904
Quietest
2 AM
~803 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 54 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGill, NV and Spring Valley, NV.
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Start on US 93
0.8 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
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Continue on US 93
9.6 mi·15 min·Great Basin Highway
3
Continue on US 93
1.6 mi·3 min·Aultman Street
4
Turn left onto US 50; US 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Great Basin Boulevard
5
Turn right onto US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·Veterans Boulevard
6
Continue on US 6
24 mi·26 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7
Turn left onto NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
8
Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
9
Continue on NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
10
Turn right onto US 93
85 mi·1 hr 34 min·Great Basin Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 93
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
12
Merge onto I 15; US 93
25 mi·27 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Exit 38AToward Flamingo Road WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto NV 592
3.3 mi·5 min·West Flamingo Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15
Turn left onto NV 595
0.3 mi·37 sec·South Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Spring Valley Parkway North
17
Turn left onto Verdugo Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Verdugo Street
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Arrive at destination
Verdugo Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from McGill to ensure you have ample daylight. With only one stop indicated, plan your fuel and any necessary breaks strategically, as the longest stretch without a break is over 100 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 109.4-mile segment on Sunnyside Road, as services may be sparse. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your timing as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.3 miles from McGill, NV, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.4 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 58 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.3 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
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 McGill, 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 McGill, NV
This is one driving day of about 262.5 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from McGill, 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 Sunnyside Road for about 109.4 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 232.4 and 262.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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232.4 mi into trip|~4h 30m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
5
232.8 mi into trip|~4h 31m in|I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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258.1 mi into trip|~4h 59m in
Take the exit toward Flamingo Road West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A
Toward Flamingo Road West
5
262.2 mi into trip|~5h 6m in|West Spring Valley Parkway North
Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
Navigation decision point
5
262.3 mi into trip|~5h 7m in|Verdugo Street
Turn left onto Verdugo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.88 one way
$101.75 round trip
$4.92/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.20
$53.76
$107.52
premium
$5.44
$56.19
$112.38
diesel
$5.60
$57.86
$115.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.8
0
$27.56
$12.60
Efficient EV
65.6
0
$22.97
$10.50
EV Truck/SUV
105
1
$36.75
$16.80
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Aug 27, 2026
Origin
McGill, NV
Morning
in McGill on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
90°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 20 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 27 at 4:52AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Spring Valley, NV
Morning
in Spring Valley on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
107°F
Mostly Sunny
SSE 2 to 12 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 27 at 4:52AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
59°F
Alamo, NV
131 mi in
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
17 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
5h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 244.4
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 mostly surface roads, with only about 10% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 109.4 miles on Sunnyside Road before transitioning to other main roads like the Great Basin Highway and Las Vegas Freeway. The initial segment on Sunnyside Road will likely feel like rural cruising, with fewer services and more open space.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.4 mi on Sunnyside Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 232.4 miles in near US 93.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 232.4 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.8 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 258.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.4 miles on Sunnyside Road. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 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: at 232.4 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.8 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 258.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Spring Valley, NV before the return drive.
