Origin
North Las Vegas, NV
Evening in North Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Las Vegas, NV to Spring 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
20m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Las Vegas, NV
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Spring Valley, NV
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Trip Overview
This short 12.3-mile drive from North Las Vegas to Spring Valley in Nevada is easily manageable within a single day, taking around 20 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Las Vegas Freeway, West Flamingo Road, and East Lake Mead Boulevard, with about half of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a budget-friendly $2. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward excursion perfect for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a larger itinerary within the Mountain West region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| West Flamingo Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East Lake Mead Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Rainbow Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Verdugo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Spring Valley Parkway North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Civic Center Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Constitution Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Las Vegas Freeway
— 6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas, NV and Spring Valley, NV.
1
Start on this road
261 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Constitution Way
3
Turn left onto Civic Center Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Civic Center Drive
4
Turn right onto East Lake Mead Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lake Mead Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North, US 93 North: Salt Lake City, Los Angeles
6
Merge onto I 15; US 93
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 38A
Toward Flamingo Road West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto NV 592
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Flamingo Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9
Turn left onto NV 595
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Spring Valley Parkway North
11
Turn left onto Verdugo Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Verdugo Street
12
Arrive at destination
Verdugo Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Constitution Way
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Lake Mead Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lake Mead Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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.
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Spring Valley Parkway North
Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Spring Valley, NV
Evening in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 24 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 4:11PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 12:28PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
9 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
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 50% of the travel occurring on highway sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles on the Las Vegas Freeway. This drive is characterized by a blend of freeway speed and surface street navigation, offering a varied driving experience. The road conditions shift as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares, keeping the drive engaging.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Las Vegas Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Constitution Way.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (East Lake Mead Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Las Vegas, NV and Spring Valley, NV, road signs point toward Los Angeles and Flamingo Road West.
Los Angeles
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
Flamingo Road West
7.9 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 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: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (East Lake Mead Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spring 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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