This 441.9-mile journey from North Las Vegas, NV to Spring Creek, NV spans an estimated 8 hours and 25 minutes of driving time, making it a solid two-day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a relatively low highway share of 4%. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $88. Given the duration and the turn-heavy local drive profile, splitting this into two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue and allow for proper rest. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent landscape experience.
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
220.9 miles from North Las Vegas, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Great Basin Highway
219.2 mi
4h 4m
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
47.7 mi
44m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi
26m
Las Vegas Freeway
17.2 mi
18m
Lamoille Highway
12.2 mi
18m
South 4th Street
1.6 mi
4m
Aultman Street
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Great Basin Highway
— 219.2 mi, about 4h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas, NV and Spring Creek, NV.
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Start on this road
261 ft·21 sec·this road
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At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi·31 sec·Constitution Way
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Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
1.5 mi·2 min·Civic Center Drive
4
Turn left onto NV 574
412 ft·8 sec·East Cheyenne Avenue
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 15 North, US 93 North
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Merge onto I 15; US 93
17 mi·18 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit onto US 93
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 93
Exit 64Toward US 93 North: ElyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 93
85 mi·1 hr 35 min·Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
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Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
11
Continue on NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
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At end of road, turn right onto US 6
24 mi·26 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 50; US 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Great Basin Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 93
1.6 mi·3 min·Aultman Street
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Continue on US 93
9.6 mi·15 min·Great Basin Highway
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Continue on US 93
1.6 mi·4 min·South 4th Street
18
Continue on US 93
46 mi·49 min·Great Basin Highway
19
Continue on US 93
78 mi·1 hr 24 min·Great Basin Highway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·16 sec
Toward I 80 West: Elko, RenoUse the left lane.
21
Merge onto I 80
48 mi·44 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS
0.3 mi·41 sec·I 80 BUS
Exit 303Toward I 80 Business West: Elko East
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Turn left onto I 80 BUS
0.2 mi·29 sec·East Jennings Way
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Turn right onto I 80 BUS
1.1 mi·2 min·East Idaho Street
25
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.9 mi·2 min·12th Street
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At end of road, turn left onto NV 227
10 mi·14 min·Lamoille Highway
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Enter roundabout onto NV 227
97 ft·3 sec·Lamoille Highway
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Continue on NV 227
2.1 mi·3 min·Lamoille Highway
29
Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
1.0 mi·1 min·Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Glen Haven Drive
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Turn right onto Frisco Drive
0.6 mi·2 min·Frisco Drive
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Arrive at destination
Frisco Drive
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 441.9-mile drive, aim for an early morning departure on your first day to maximize daylight hours. With an estimated 8 hours and 25 minutes of driving, splitting this into two days is essential; plan for roughly 4 hours of driving each day. Utilize the two recommended stops to refuel and stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before hitting the longest stretch of 219.2 miles on the Great Basin Highway, as services can be spread out in this region. This route's turn-heavy nature means paying close attention to navigation is key.
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 220.9 miles from North Las Vegas, NV, or about 4h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.2 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 97 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 220.9 miles or 4h 10m 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 220.9 miles or 4h 10m
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 7h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Creek, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Las Vegas, 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 North Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Spring Creek, NV
Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from North Las Vegas, 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 Great Basin Highway for about 219.2 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 425.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Constitution Way
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
2.2 mi into trip|~4m 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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19.3 mi into trip|~23m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 North: Ely
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward US 93 North: Ely
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377.5 mi into trip|~7h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
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425.4 mi into trip|~7h 56m in|I 80 BUS
Take the exit onto I 80 BUS toward I 80 Business West: Elko East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 303
Toward I 80 Business West: Elko East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$88.03 one way
$176.06 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg155 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$93.16
$186.33
premium
$5.59
$97.27
$194.54
diesel
$5.61
$97.57
$195.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 154.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
132.6
1
$46.40
$21.21
Efficient EV
110.5
1
$38.67
$17.68
EV Truck/SUV
176.8
2
$61.87
$28.28
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
North Las Vegas, NV
Evening
in North Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
6:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spring Creek, NV
Evening
in Spring Creek on Saturday
Local time
6:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°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.
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
23 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
8h 25m 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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
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' profile on this route, meaning you'll encounter numerous turns and a more varied road experience than a straight interstate haul. With only a 4% highway share, much of your time will be spent on two-lane roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll face is 219.2 miles along the Great Basin Highway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on this segment. The road's personality will likely shift from more open highway driving to more intricate local road navigation as you progress towards Spring Creek.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.2 mi on Great Basin Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Constitution Way.
Driving Effort5/10
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 441.9 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.2 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 North Las Vegas, NV to Spring Creek, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Reno along the way.
Reno
377.5 mi in|~7h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 219.2 miles on Great Basin 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 221 miles on day one.
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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Spring Creek, 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. 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: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.2 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (US 93): 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 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Spring Creek, NV before the return drive.
