Origin
Spring Valley, NV
Night in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, NV to Las Vegas, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, NV
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Las Vegas, NV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the residential feel of Spring Valley to the heart of Las Vegas, this 9.7-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend only 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate a mix of local and freeway driving, utilizing the Las Vegas Freeway, West Flamingo Road, and the Purple Heart Highway. Budgeting is simple here, as you can expect to spend about $2 on fuel for the entire journey. Both locations are situated within the Mountain West, ensuring a consistent climate and environment throughout your short trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 4 mi | 4m |
| West Flamingo Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Rainbow Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Verdugo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 93 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Las Vegas Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Spring Valley Parkway North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Las Vegas Freeway
— 4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NV and Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on Verdugo Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Verdugo Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Spring Valley Parkway North
3
Turn left onto NV 595
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Rainbow Boulevard
4
Turn right onto NV 592
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Flamingo Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 15 North
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 42B
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Downtown Las Vegas, Phoenix
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 93
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 93
Exit 42; 42B
Toward US 95 South, I 11 South: Phoenix, Downtown Las Vegas
9
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 75A
Toward Cashman Field
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Las Vegas Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto NV 579
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Bonanza Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
NV 579
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Spring Valley Parkway North
At end of road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward I 15 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 North
8
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Downtown Las Vegas, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42B
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Do...
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
$1.93 one way
$3.86 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Las Vegas, NV
Night in Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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
15m 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?
This drive offers a practical mix of urban transit, with approximately 44% of your journey spent on highways. You will experience a brief, uninterrupted stretch of 4 miles on the Las Vegas Freeway before transitioning into the local road network. The personality of the route is strictly utilitarian, shifting from suburban thoroughfares to the more congested arterial roads leading into the city. Because the trip is short and efficient, you won't face the monotony of long-distance cruising. Instead, you can expect a functional drive that prioritizes speed and direct access over winding scenery.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Las Vegas Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.2 miles in near West Spring Valley Parkway North.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 9.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Spring Valley, NV to Las Vegas, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
8.4 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Las Vegas Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Las Vegas, 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 0.2 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Las Vegas, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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