Origin
Moapa Valley, NV
Evening in Moapa Valley on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moapa Valley, NV
Roy Serafin
Sunrise Manor, NV
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This 55.2-mile drive from Moapa Valley to Sunrise Manor in Nevada is a straightforward, highway-focused excursion that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 4 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a day trip. You'll primarily be on the Las Vegas Freeway and local roads like North Moapa Valley Boulevard and North Lamb Boulevard. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a single-day journey without needing to break it up. The drive remains within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent landscape throughout.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 43.1 mi | 43m |
| North Moapa Valley Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| North Lamb Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Alto Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Paul Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Mateuse Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Moapa Valley, NV and Sunrise Manor, NV.
Start on North Mateuse Street
Continue on Paul Avenue
Turn right onto NV 169
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on NV 610
Turn left onto Alto Avenue
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 51.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NV 169 / North Moapa Valley Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Glendale, Las Vegas
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Lamb Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Lamb Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.00 one way
$21.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Moapa Valley on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Sunrise Manor on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 55.2-mile route, with 78% of it being on high-speed roads, primarily the Las Vegas Freeway. You'll encounter one long stretch of 43.1 miles on this freeway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The transition to North Moapa Valley Boulevard and North Lamb Boulevard will introduce you to more local road driving as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a drive that balances efficient travel with a brief immersion in local Nevada thoroughfares.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Las Vegas Freeway and North Moapa Valley Boulevard. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NV 169 / North Moapa Valley Boulevard.
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 55.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.4 miles (NV 169 / North Moapa Valley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moapa Valley, NV and Sunrise Manor, NV, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Lamb Boulevard South.
Las Vegas
Lamb Boulevard South
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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