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Trip from Spring Creek, NV to Henderson, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 45m

Distance

455.2 mi

733 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$91

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 37m ★
6 AM
8h 45m
8 AM
9h 1m
10 AM
8h 51m
12 PM
8h 49m
3 PM
8h 52m
5 PM
9h 0m
8 PM
8h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Spring Creek, NV

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Downtown Henderson, NV, NV

Henderson, NV

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Trip Overview

This 512-mile journey from Spring Creek, Nevada, to Henderson, Nevada, will take approximately 7 hours and 54 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing roads like Glen Haven Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, and Lamoille Highway, this route has no highway mileage, offering a more local driving experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $102, this trip is designed as a solid day trip, though you might consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The drive traverses the Mountain West region, offering a consistent Nevada landscape throughout. Plan for about two stops along the way to break up the nearly 8-hour drive.

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

227.6 miles from Spring Creek, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Great Basin Highway 218.8 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 13.4 mi 13m
Lamoille Highway 12.1 mi 17m
North Lamb Boulevard 6.8 mi 11m
Purple Heart Highway 6.5 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Great Basin Highway — 218.8 mi, about 4h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Henderson, NV.

1

Start on Frisco Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Frisco Drive
2

Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
3

Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spring Creek Parkway
4

Turn right onto NV 227

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Highway
5

Enter roundabout onto NV 227

109 ft · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
6

Continue on NV 227

10 mi · 14 min · Lamoille Highway
7

Turn right onto South 12th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South 12th Street
8

Turn right onto I 80 BUS

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Idaho Street
9

Turn left onto I 80 BUS

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Jennings Way
10

Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS

0.4 mi · 24 sec · I 80 BUS
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
11

Merge onto I 80

48 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 352 Toward US 93: East Wells
13

Turn right onto US 93

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Great Basin Highway
14

At end of road, turn right onto US 93

46 mi · 49 min · Great Basin Highway
15

Continue on US 93

1.6 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street
16

Continue on US 93

9.6 mi · 15 min · Great Basin Highway
17

Continue on US 93

1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street
18

Turn left onto US 50; US 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Great Basin Boulevard
19

Turn right onto US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
20

Continue on US 6

24 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21

Turn left onto NV 318

11 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
22

Continue on NV 318

1.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
23

Continue on NV 318

99 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
24

Turn right onto US 93

85 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Great Basin Highway
25

Take the exit onto US 93

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
26

Merge onto I 15; US 93

13 mi · 13 min · Las Vegas Freeway
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 50 Toward Lamb Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
28

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 50 Toward Lamb Boulevard South Use the left lane.
29

Continue on NV 610

6.8 mi · 11 min · North Lamb Boulevard
Use the left lane.
30

Turn straight

196 ft · 9 sec
Toward NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard
31

Turn straight onto NV 159

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
32

Turn left

0.5 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix Use the left / uturn lanes.
33

Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95

6.5 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 64B Toward Galleria Drive Use the slight right lane.
35

Turn left onto West Galleria Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Galleria Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
36

Turn right onto North Boulder Highway

2.9 mi · 5 min · North Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
37

Continue on South Boulder Highway

141 ft · 8 sec · South Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
38

Arrive at destination

North Boulder Highway

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour, 54-minute duration, leaving Spring Creek early in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Henderson with daylight to spare. Pace your two planned stops strategically, perhaps one around the halfway mark, to manage fatigue on this 512-mile drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $102 estimated cost for this non-highway route indicates you'll be relying on service stations along local roads, which can be more spread out. A specific tip for this route: be sure to check the condition of Lamoille Highway before you depart, as rural Nevada roads can sometimes be subject to unexpected closures or maintenance.

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 227.6 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 4h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.8 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 100 miles or 1h 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 227.6 miles or 4h 22m 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 227.6 miles or 4h 22m

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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Spring Creek, 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 Spring Creek, NV

Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Henderson, NV

Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Spring Creek, 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 218.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ely, NV

228 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ely, NV

Popular next leg

Ely, NV to Henderson, NV

252.7 mi · 4h 53m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ely, NV

228 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ely, NV after about 228 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Elko, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ely, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 227.6 miles from Spring Creek, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Great Basin Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 228 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 357.7

Alamo, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17757253417

Visit website

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 455.2

Henderson, Nevada

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17022674180

Visit website

Wally Wombats | Indoor Playground & Events Center- Henderson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 455.2

Henderson, Nevada

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17024835900

Visit website

Clark County Wetlands Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 455.2

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 5 am–8:30 pm

+17024557522

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 64.1 and 450.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 93: East Wells

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 352 Toward US 93: East Wells
7
435.7 mi into trip | ~8h 15m in

Take the exit toward Lamb Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 50 Toward Lamb Boulevard
9
436 mi into trip | ~8h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Lamb Boulevard South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 50 Toward Lamb Boulevard South
7
443.7 mi into trip | ~8h 28m in

Turn left toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / uturn lanes. Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Bo...
7
450.7 mi into trip | ~8h 37m in

Take the exit toward Galleria Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 64B Toward Galleria Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$90.68 one way

$181.36 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 159 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $95.97 $191.94
premium $5.59 $100.20 $200.40
diesel $5.61 $100.50 $201.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$91

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$221–$331

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 159.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 136.6 1 $47.80 $21.85
Efficient EV 113.8 1 $39.83 $18.21
EV Truck/SUV 182.1 2 $63.73 $29.13

Gas CO2

159 kg

EV CO2

53 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 15, 2026

Origin

Spring Creek, NV

Evening in Spring Creek on Saturday

Local time

6:18 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Henderson, NV

Evening in Henderson on Saturday

Local time

6:18 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°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

22 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

8h 45m 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

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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 439.5
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that's entirely on non-highway roads, meaning you'll be navigating local routes for the full 512 miles. This absence of interstate cruising suggests a more intimate connection with the Nevada terrain, potentially at lower speeds. Without a 'longest stretch' specified, it's reasonable to assume a more varied driving experience with frequent opportunities to adjust your pace. The lack of significant highway share means you'll likely encounter more towns and varied road conditions as you progress from Spring Creek towards Henderson.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 218.8 mi on Great Basin Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 455.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 435.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 436 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 45m 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 218.8 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 228 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 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 Henderson, 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: at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 435.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 436 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Henderson, NV before the return drive.

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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