Origin
Mesquite, NV
Evening in Mesquite on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mesquite, NV to Moapa Valley, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mesquite, NV
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Moapa Valley, NV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Mesquite to Moapa Valley, expect a straightforward 38.2-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. This trip stays entirely within the Mountain West region of Nevada, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of Sandhill Boulevard, I-15 South, and the Las Vegas Freeway. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this short distance. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a perfect connector between these two desert locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 28.1 mi | 28m |
| North Moapa Valley Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Sandhill Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paul Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Mateuse Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East First North Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Las Vegas Freeway
— 28.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite, NV and Moapa Valley, NV.
1
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 Vegas
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 15
28 mi
·
28 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 93
Toward NV 169: Logandale, Overton
6
Turn left onto NV 169
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
North Moapa Valley Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Paul Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Paul Avenue
8
Continue on North Mateuse Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Mateuse Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Mateuse Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 37 — 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
3
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
6
29.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NV 169: Logandale, Overton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 93
Toward NV 169: Logandale, Overton
4
29.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NV 169 / North Moapa Valley Boulevard
Turn left onto NV 169 / North Moapa Valley Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
37 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Paul Avenue
Turn left onto Paul Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.45 one way
$14.90 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Moapa Valley, NV
Evening in Moapa Valley on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local-style driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While the path utilizes I-15 South and the Las Vegas Freeway, the route maintains a distinct local feel as you transition through the Nevada landscape. You will not encounter any exceptionally long, uninterrupted highway stretches, as the road requires your attention through frequent shifts and turns. The lack of a high highway percentage ensures you stay engaged with the road conditions throughout the 40-minute duration. It is a functional drive that trades high-speed cruising for a more hands-on, maneuverable experience.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on Las Vegas Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Las Vegas Freeway and North Moapa Valley Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mesquite, NV to Moapa Valley, NV is easy. At 44m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Moapa Valley, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Overton along the way.
Overton
29.3 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on Las Vegas Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moapa Valley, NV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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