Origin
Spring Valley, NV
Evening in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, NV to Whitney, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Whitney, NV
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 14.4 miles, this quick trip from Spring Valley to Whitney is a straightforward commute across the Mountain West. You can easily complete the drive in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that doesn't require any overnight stops. Expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire journey, keeping your transit costs very low. Because the route stays entirely within Nevada, you won't need to worry about adjusting for regional changes or crossing state lines. It is a simple, no-fuss connection that is ideal if you need to travel between these two areas efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropicana Avenue | 11.5 mi | 20m |
| South Rainbow Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Verdugo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Steptoe Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kimberly Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Spring Valley Parkway North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Tropicana Avenue
— 11.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NV and Whitney, 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
·
22 sec
·
West Spring Valley Parkway North
3
Turn right onto NV 595
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Rainbow Boulevard
4
Turn left onto West Tropicana Avenue
11 mi
·
20 min
·
West Tropicana Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Steptoe Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Steptoe Street
6
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kimberly Avenue
7
Turn left
69 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right
63 ft
·
4 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.8 — 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
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Turn right onto NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Tropicana Avenue
Turn left onto West Tropicana Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Kimberly Avenue
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.14 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Whitney on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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
24m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway travel. You will navigate using West Spring Valley Parkway North, South Rainbow Boulevard, and West Tropicana Avenue to reach your destination. Since the entire 14.4-mile path consists of surface streets, you should prepare for frequent stops and typical urban traffic patterns. The road personality is defined by consistent turns through local infrastructure, providing a very different feel compared to a monotonous highway cruise. Stay alert at intersections, as the technical nature of these local roads requires steady focus throughout the half-hour duration.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on West Tropicana Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.2 miles in near West Spring Valley Parkway North.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.3 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (West Tropicana Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on West Tropicana Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (West Tropicana Avenue): 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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