Mesquite, NV to Johnson Lane, NV is 495.4 miles and takes about 9h 48m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $99 and an overnight recommendation. This journey primarily stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and local road navigation rather than long stretches of open highway. With a recommended two-day pace, this trip offers a chance to break up the driving and explore along the way. It's a good option if you prefer a more involved driving experience with varied road conditions.
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
247.7 miles from Mesquite, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.3 mi
4h 50m
Las Vegas Freeway
70.1 mi
1h 10m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
US 95 ALT
23.3 mi
25m
Main Street
15.9 mi
21m
NV 208
14.8 mi
22m
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
11.9 mi
13m
Nordyke Road
11.4 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,128 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,480
Quietest
1 AM
~155 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Mesquite, NV and Johnson Lane, NV.
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Start on East First North Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·East First North Street
2
Turn left onto Sandhill Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Sandhill Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·23 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las VegasUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 15
70 mi·1 hr 10 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 52Toward CC 215 West: Tropical ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·30 sec
Exit 52Toward CC 215 WestUse the slight right lane.
7
Continue on CC 215
12 mi·13 min·Bruce Woodbury Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Exit 38CToward Sky Pointe DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Sky Pointe Drive
299 ft·8 sec·Sky Pointe Drive
10
Turn left onto Sky Pointe Drive
0.4 mi·59 sec·Sky Pointe Drive
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward US 95
12
Merge onto I 11; US 95
4.2 mi·4 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi·46 sec·South 2nd Street
15
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·West Main Street
16
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
18
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·East Crook Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi·35 min·Silver Peak Road
21
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·28 sec·Cinnabar Way
22
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
25
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
27
Continue on US 95
23 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·US 95 Truck
29
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft·12 sec·US 95 Truck
30
Merge onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
31
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·US 95 ALT
32
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
33
Turn left onto NV 339
11 mi·15 min·Nordyke Road
34
Continue on NV 208; NV 339
9.3 mi·13 min·Topaz Road
35
Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208
3.6 mi·5 min·NV 208
36
Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208
11 mi·16 min·NV 208
37
Turn right onto US 395
16 mi·21 min·Main Street
38
Turn right onto Muller Parkway
0.3 mi·26 sec·Muller Parkway
39
Enter roundabout onto Pinenut Road
10 ft·0 sec·Pinenut Road
40
Continue on Pinenut Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Pinenut Road
41
Turn left onto East Valley Road
1.6 mi·2 min·East Valley Road
42
At end of road, turn left onto Fish Springs Road
0.3 mi·27 sec·Fish Springs Road
43
Turn right onto East Valley Road
4.9 mi·8 min·East Valley Road
44
Continue on Fremont Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Fremont Street
45
Turn left onto Johnson Lane
0.3 mi·28 sec·Johnson Lane
46
Turn right onto East Valley Road
1.0 mi·2 min·East Valley Road
47
Turn left onto Stephanie Way
0.2 mi·38 sec·Stephanie Way
48
Turn right onto Squires Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Squires Street
49
Turn left onto High Pointe Court
0.2 mi·39 sec·High Pointe Court
50
Arrive at destination
High Pointe Court
Trip Plan
Given the nearly 10-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is strongly recommended for a more relaxed experience. Plan to depart in the morning to maximize daylight, especially on your first day. With two recommended stops, you'll have opportunities to rest and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as some stretches might be more remote. A key consideration for this route is the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; ensure you have reliable navigation, as frequent turns are a defining characteristic of this journey.
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 247.7 miles from Mesquite, NV, or about 4h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 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 109 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 247.7 miles or 4h 29m 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 247.7 miles or 4h 29m
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 8h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnson Lane, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mesquite, 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 Mesquite, NV
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Johnson Lane, NV
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Mesquite, 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 262.3 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 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 83.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
71.3 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway
8
71.6 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CC 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward CC 215 West
7
83.9 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Sky Pointe Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38C
Toward Sky Pointe Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$101.17 one way
$202.33 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg173 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$107.62
$215.25
premium
$5.72
$111.54
$223.09
diesel
$5.35
$104.35
$208.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$101
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$231–$341
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 173.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
148.6
1
$52.02
$23.78
Efficient EV
123.9
1
$43.35
$19.82
EV Truck/SUV
198.2
2
$69.36
$31.71
Gas CO2
173 kg
EV CO2
58 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Mesquite, NV
Afternoon
in Mesquite on Wednesday
Local time
1:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
102°F
Sunny
WSW 5 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Johnson Lane, NV
Afternoon
in Johnson Lane on Wednesday
Local time
1:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
W 5 to 15 mph0% 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
16 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
9h 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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 85.4
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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting you'll encounter a mix of road types. While only 22% of the drive is on highways, it includes significant sections on Veterans Memorial Highway and Las Vegas Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so there are periods of more consistent travel. Be prepared for the road to change frequently, requiring your attention as you navigate through varied terrain and potentially more complex intersections on local roads.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
50 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?
9/10
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 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 495.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,429 ft1,607 ft
Total Climb
5,803 ft
Total Descent
2,595 ft
Highest Point
5,429 ft
~460 mi in
Elevation Range
3,822 ft
Notable High Points
5,357 ft at ~247.7 miles+1,085 ft prominence
4,591 ft at ~353.9 miles+55 ft prominence
5,429 ft at ~460 miles+614 ft prominence
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 Mesquite, NV to Johnson Lane, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Cc 215 West along the way.
Mesquite is a city in Clark County, in Southern Nevada, about 80 mi (130 km) northeast of Las Vegas. It is immediately on the Nevada-Arizona border, near Utah. The town is on the north bank of the Virgin River, with the smaller settlement of Bunkerville on the south side of the river. Mesquite is a boomtown, attracting tourists and permanent residents. The town's population is about 19,000 (2018). Its biggest industry is tourism.
Top landmarks
•Virgin Valley Heritage Museum — hospital in Nevada, United States
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.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 248 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 17 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 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 Johnson Lane, 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 17 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.3 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 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Johnson Lane, NV before the return drive.
