Origin
Sandy Valley, NV
Late night in Sandy Valley on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Valley, NV to Whitney, NV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy Valley, NV
Alfo Medeiros
Whitney, NV
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 52.3-mile drive from Sandy Valley, NV, to Whitney, NV, will take approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Since both the origin and destination are within the Mountain West region and it's a short drive, it's perfect as a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more intimate driving experience rather than a highway cruise. It's a straightforward journey that won't eat up your entire day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 14.3 mi | 15m |
| Sandy Valley Road | 9.8 mi | 17m |
| Goodsprings Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Saint Rose Parkway | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| South Stephanie Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Bruce Woodbury Beltway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Quartz Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Stephanie Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Las Vegas Freeway
— 14.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Valley, NV and Whitney, NV.
1
Start on East Onyx Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Onyx Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto North Mojave Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mojave Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Quartz Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Quartz Avenue
4
Continue on Cherokee Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cherokee Street
5
Turn left onto Sandy Valley Road
9.8 mi
·
17 min
·
Sandy Valley Road
6
Continue on NV 161
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Goodsprings Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 15 North: Las Vegas
8
Merge onto I 15
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 27
Toward NV 146: Southern Highlands Parkway, Saint Rose Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 27
Toward NV 146 East: Saint Rose Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NV 146
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Saint Rose Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 215 East: Henderson, Lake Mead
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 215
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 3A
Toward Stephanie Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto South Stephanie Street
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Stephanie Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto Stufflebeam Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Stufflebeam Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Stephanie Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stephanie Street
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn right onto Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Missouri Avenue
19
Turn right onto East Tropicana Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Tropicana Avenue
20
Turn right onto Steptoe Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Steptoe Street
21
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kimberly Avenue
22
Turn left
69 ft
·
5 sec
23
Turn right
63 ft
·
4 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Sandy Valley, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Mojave Street
Turn sharp right onto North Mojave Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
34.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward NV 146: Southern Highlands Parkway, Saint Rose Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward NV 146: Southern Highlands Parkway, Sain...
8
35.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NV 146 East: Saint Rose Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward NV 146 East: Saint Rose Parkway
7
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 215 East: Henderson, Lake Mead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 215 East: Henderson, Lake Mead
7
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Stephanie Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3A
Toward Stephanie Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.04 one way
$20.08 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.63 | $21.25 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Whitney, NV
Late night in Whitney on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
79°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
5 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
1h 17m 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 drive on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The entire 52.3 miles will be on roads like North Mojave Street, Quartz Avenue, and Cherokee Street. This means you'll be navigating through local thoroughfares, which can feel more engaging than a monotonous interstate. Since there's no highway share, the pace will be dictated by local traffic and speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Las Vegas Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Mojave Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.3 miles (North Mojave Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Sandy Valley, NV to Whitney, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Mead along the way.
Lake Mead
41.5 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 14.3 miles on Las Vegas Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 Whitney, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.3 miles (North Mojave Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Whitney, 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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