Silver Springs to Enterprise is 397.2 miles and takes about 7h 48m via Veterans Memorial Highway, Pahrump Valley Highway, and Silver Peak Road, with a fuel budget near $79 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region. You'll be on mostly surface roads for this drive, so expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate cruise. With only two recommended stops, you can easily complete this in one day, making it a straightforward option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198.6 miles from Silver Springs, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
209.1 mi
3h 52m
Pahrump Valley Highway
69.3 mi
1h 18m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
US 95 ALT
30.5 mi
38m
North Main Street
23.3 mi
25m
Blue Diamond Road
6.7 mi
8m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Freedom Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 209.1 mi, about 3h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs, NV and Enterprise, NV.
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Start on this road
317 ft·17 sec·this road
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At end of road, turn right onto Donner Trail
79 ft·11 sec·Donner Trail
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Turn left onto US 95 ALT
30 mi·38 min·US 95 ALT
4
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
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Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·North Main Street
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At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
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At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
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Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
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Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
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Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
15
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
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Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
17
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
22
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
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Continue on US 95
46 mi·50 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Turn right onto NV 160
69 mi·1 hr 18 min·Pahrump Valley Highway
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Continue on NV 160
6.7 mi·8 min·Blue Diamond Road
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Turn left onto South Rainbow Boulevard
0.3 mi·35 sec·South Rainbow Boulevard
27
Turn right onto West Pebble Road
0.2 mi·28 sec·West Pebble Road
28
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
452 ft·21 sec·Inspiration Drive
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Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft·27 sec·Tangled Vines Avenue
30
Turn left onto Ruby Moon Drive
95 ft·4 sec·Ruby Moon Drive
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Arrive at destination
Ruby Moon Drive
Trip Plan
Aim to depart Silver Springs in the morning to take advantage of the full daylight for your 7-hour, 48-minute drive. With 397.2 miles to cover and only two recommended stops, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to surface roads like Pahrump Valley Highway and Silver Peak Road, as services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost is around $79, so budget accordingly. Completing this in one day means you can be flexible with your departure time, but an early start is recommended to avoid driving in the dark.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.6 miles from Silver Springs, NV, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.6 miles or 3h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enterprise, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Silver Springs, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Silver Springs, NV
This is one driving day of about 397.2 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Silver Springs, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 209.1 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 397 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Donner Trail
At end of road, turn right onto Donner Trail
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 95 ALT
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
Navigation decision point
5
87.6 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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88.9 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
5
397 mi into trip|~7h 47m in|Inspiration Drive
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.13 one way
$158.25 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$83.74
$167.48
premium
$5.59
$87.43
$174.86
diesel
$5.61
$87.70
$175.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119.2
1
$41.71
$19.07
Efficient EV
99.3
1
$34.75
$15.89
EV Truck/SUV
158.9
1
$55.61
$25.42
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (67% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Silver Springs, NV
Late night
in Silver Springs on Tuesday
Local time
2:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enterprise, NV
Late night
in Enterprise on Tuesday
Local time
2:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°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.
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
33 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
7h 48m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with highways making up only 8% of the total distance. You'll encounter 209.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which is the longest continuous stretch. After this, you'll transition to Pahrump Valley Highway and Silver Peak Road, which are predominantly surface roads. Expect a more rural cruising feel as you move away from the limited highway segments.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 209.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Donner Trail.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Donner Trail): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (US 95 ALT): Navigation decision point; at 87.6 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 48m. Total distance: 397.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 209.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 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 Enterprise, 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. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 0.1 miles (Donner Trail): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (US 95 ALT): Navigation decision point; at 87.6 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Enterprise, NV before the return drive.
