Spring Valley, NV to Yerington, NV is 359.5 miles and takes about 6h 58m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a fuel budget near $72 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nevada, taking you across the Mountain West region. Expect a mostly local road experience with frequent turns, making it a good candidate for a single-day trip. With just one recommended stop, you can cover this distance efficiently. Consider this route if you prefer a more hands-on driving experience over long, straight highways.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.8 miles from Spring Valley, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.3 mi
4h 50m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
US 95 ALT
23.9 mi
26m
Purple Heart Highway
11.3 mi
13m
West Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
South Rainbow Boulevard
4.5 mi
8m
US 95 Truck
1.4 mi
2m
Front Street
1.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NV and Yerington, NV.
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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
4.5 mi·8 min·South Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·44 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North
5
Merge onto I 11; US 95
11 mi·13 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi·46 sec·South 2nd Street
8
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·West Main Street
9
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
11
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·East Crook Avenue
12
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi·35 min·Silver Peak Road
14
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·28 sec·Cinnabar Way
15
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
18
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
20
Continue on US 95
23 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·US 95 Truck
22
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft·12 sec·US 95 Truck
23
Merge onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
24 mi·26 min·US 95 ALT
25
Turn left onto Pacific Street
88 ft·3 sec·Pacific Street
26
Arrive at destination
Pacific Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour 58-minute duration, starting your drive from Spring Valley in the morning will allow you to reach Yerington with ample daylight. While the route data suggests only one stop, plan for additional brief breaks as needed, especially during the longer stretches on Veterans Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be spaced out on these less-traveled roads. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure, but an early start maximizes your daylight hours for the drive.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.8 miles from Spring Valley, NV, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 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 79 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.8 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yerington, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spring Valley, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Valley, NV
This is one driving day of about 359.5 miles and 6h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Spring Valley, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 262.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 116 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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 left onto NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.8 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North
5
5.4 mi into trip|~9m in|I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
116 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|US 95 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 95 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.71 one way
$127.41 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg126 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$68.22
$136.44
premium
$5.04
$71.36
$142.72
diesel
$4.80
$67.88
$135.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107.9
1
$37.75
$17.26
Efficient EV
89.9
1
$31.46
$14.38
EV Truck/SUV
143.8
1
$50.33
$23.01
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Spring Valley, NV
Late night
in Spring Valley on Sunday
Local time
2:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 7 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Yerington, NV
Late night
in Yerington on Sunday
Local time
2:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 58m 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
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 24.8
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?
This route offers a "Turn-heavy local drive" experience, with only about 7% of the journey on major highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, which should provide a good period of steady travel. As you progress, be prepared for the road to become more involved, with numerous changes in direction suggested by the route profile. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a drive that keeps you engaged with the nuances of the terrain and local roads.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.3 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 0.2 miles in near West Spring Valley Parkway North.
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 6h 58m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 58m. Total distance: 359.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 58m 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 262.3 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 Yerington, 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 1 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 0.2 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Yerington, NV before the return drive.
