Whitney, NV to Yerington, NV is 369.6 miles and takes about 7h 9m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a fuel budget near $76 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically Nevada, offering a single-day adventure. You'll navigate mostly surface roads for a significant portion of the drive, making it a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate cruise. Plan for two stops along the way, which should be sufficient given the overall duration and road type. It's a straightforward drive if you're looking to connect these two points efficiently.
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
184.8 miles from Whitney, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 28m 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
22.3 mi
25m
West Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Boulder Highway
3.1 mi
5m
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 Whitney, NV and Yerington, NV.
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Start on this road
63 ft·5 sec·this road
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Turn left
69 ft·6 sec
3
Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·Kimberly Avenue
4
Turn right onto Steptoe Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Steptoe Street
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At end of road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·East Tropicana Avenue
6
Turn right onto NV 582
3.1 mi·5 min·Boulder Highway
Use the right lane.
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·25 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Downtown Las VegasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
22 mi·25 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 95
0.2 mi·46 sec·South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
14
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·East Crook Avenue
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Continue on US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi·35 min·Silver Peak Road
17
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·28 sec·Cinnabar Way
18
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
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At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
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Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
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Continue on US 95
23 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·US 95 Truck
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Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft·12 sec·US 95 Truck
26
Merge onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto US 95 ALT
24 mi·26 min·US 95 ALT
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Turn left onto Pacific Street
88 ft·3 sec·Pacific Street
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Arrive at destination
Pacific Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 9m duration, starting your drive from Whitney in the morning is recommended to make the most of daylight. You'll have two designated stops, so plan to take breaks roughly midway and a bit further along. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition onto the surface roads, as fuel availability can be more spread out in these areas. The longest stretch of 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway means you'll want to ensure you're comfortable with the scenery and road conditions before embarking on that segment. The $76 fuel cost is an estimate, so factor that into your budget.
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 184.8 miles from Whitney, NV, or about 3h 28m 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 81 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.8 miles or 3h 28m 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 58m
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 Whitney, 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 Whitney, NV
This is one driving day of about 369.6 miles and 7h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Whitney, 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 262.3 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Steptoe Street
Turn right onto Steptoe Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|NV 582 / Boulder Highway
Turn right onto NV 582 / Boulder Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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4.1 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Downtown Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Do...
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4.5 mi into trip|~8m in|I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.49 one way
$130.99 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$70.14
$140.27
premium
$5.04
$73.37
$146.73
diesel
$4.80
$69.79
$139.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.9
1
$38.81
$17.74
Efficient EV
92.4
1
$32.34
$14.78
EV Truck/SUV
147.8
1
$51.74
$23.65
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Whitney, NV
Late night
in Whitney on Sunday
Local time
1:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
89°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 9 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Yerington, NV
Late night
in Yerington on Sunday
Local time
1:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
W 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
32 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
7h 9m 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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 25.5
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 features a 7% highway share, meaning the majority of your time will be spent on surface roads. You'll encounter Veterans Memorial Highway for the longest stretch at 262.3 miles, transitioning to Silver Peak Road and then US 95 ALT. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of this drive, as you'll be on surface roads for the bulk of the 7h 9m trip. The transition from highway to surface roads will be a noticeable shift in driving pace.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 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 early in the drive.
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 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Steptoe Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NV 582 / Boulder Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 9m. Total distance: 369.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 9m 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 5 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 5 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Steptoe Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NV 582 / Boulder Highway): 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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 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.
