Spanning 399.9 miles, the trip from Silver Springs to Las Vegas takes approximately 6 hours and 18 minutes of actual driving time. While this journey is technically manageable in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention. You should budget about $80 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. Because you will be navigating local roads like Donner Trail, Goldfield Avenue, and North Main Street rather than high-speed interstates, it is wise to assess your stamina before departing. This drive is best suited for those who prefer an active, engaging steering experience over a passive highway cruise.
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
195.9 miles from Silver Springs, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.4 mi
4h 50m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
US 95 ALT
30.5 mi
38m
North Main Street
23.3 mi
25m
Purple Heart Highway
17.7 mi
20m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Freedom Road
1.3 mi
2m
Front Street
1.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs, NV and Las Vegas, 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
5
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
7
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
10
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
12
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
14
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
16
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
20
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
23
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on I 11; US 95
18 mi·20 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 75AToward Cashman FieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
0.1 mi·32 sec·North Las Vegas Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn left onto NV 579
62 ft·1 sec·East Bonanza Road
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
NV 579
Trip Plan
Planning for this 399.9-mile journey requires a focused approach, as the technical nature of the road can lead to fatigue faster than a standard highway drive. Since you have only one planned stop, ensure you choose a location that allows for a meaningful break to stretch and refuel. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially since the turn-heavy character of the route is significantly more challenging to navigate after dark. Because your fuel budget is estimated at $80, keep an eye on your gauge throughout the drive to avoid running low in remote sections. Most importantly, stay flexible with your pace and do not hesitate to add an extra stop if the local driving conditions feel more draining than expected.
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 195.9 miles from Silver Springs, NV, or about 3h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 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 86 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.9 miles or 3h 54m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Vegas, 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 391.9 miles and 7h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 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 262.4 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 391.9 — 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
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.
5
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
7
391.5 mi into trip|~7h 37m in
Take the exit toward Cashman Field
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75A
Toward Cashman Field
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391.9 mi into trip|~7h 38m in|NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Turn left onto NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.07 one way
$156.14 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg137 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$82.62
$165.25
premium
$5.59
$86.26
$172.53
diesel
$5.61
$86.53
$173.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
117.6
1
$41.15
$18.81
Efficient EV
98
1
$34.29
$15.68
EV Truck/SUV
156.8
1
$54.87
$25.08
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Silver Springs, NV
Evening
in Silver Springs on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Las Vegas, NV
Evening
in Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
20 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 38m 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.
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 364.9
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 unique driving experience that eschews traditional interstate travel in favor of a turn-heavy local route. With 0% highway share, you will be navigating a constant series of turns rather than settling into a monotonous cruise-control rhythm. The road demands alertness, as the path follows Donner Trail, Goldfield Avenue, and North Main Street through the Nevada landscape. Because the route is entirely local, you will find it lacks the long, uninterrupted stretches typical of major transit corridors. Be prepared for a technical drive that keeps you engaged with the road from start to finish.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.4 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 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 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 87.6 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 38m. Total distance: 391.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 38m 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 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Las Vegas, 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 1 rest area 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 87.6 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
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 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Las Vegas, NV before the return drive.
