Origin
Winchester, NV
Late night in Winchester on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winchester, NV to Spring Valley, 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
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
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.
Winchester, NV
Mike Bird
Spring Valley, NV
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Trip Overview
Winchester, NV to Spring Valley, NV is 8.7 miles and takes about 15m via West Desert Inn Road/East Desert Inn Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short drive within the Mountain West region, staying within Nevada. It's a local, turn-heavy route that's more about navigating city streets than open highway. Consider this trip if you need to cover a small distance quickly between nearby points in the area. It's ideal for a quick transit, not a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Desert Inn Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Desert Inn Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Wilbur Clark D.I. Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Rainbow Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Verdugo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Spring Valley Parkway North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Desert Inn Road
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester, NV and Spring Valley, NV.
1
Start on this road
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Desert Inn Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Desert Inn Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Wilbur Clark D.I. Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Clark D.I. Road
4
Continue on West Desert Inn Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Desert Inn Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto NV 595
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rainbow Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Spring Valley Parkway North
7
Turn left onto Verdugo Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Verdugo Street
8
Arrive at destination
Verdugo Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Desert Inn Road
Turn right onto East Desert Inn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Turn left onto NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West Spring Valley Parkway North
Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
Navigation decision point
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Verdugo Street
Turn left onto Verdugo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.73 one way
$3.47 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
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
Spring Valley, NV
Late night in Spring Valley on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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 cooler 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 is characterized by frequent turns, making it a local road experience rather than a highway cruise. With 100% of the route on local roads, expect to navigate city streets and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 3.2 miles along West Desert Inn Road. You'll likely find yourself making multiple adjustments in direction as you proceed. The road's personality is that of a busy, interconnected urban or suburban environment.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on West Desert Inn Road.
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 near East Desert Inn Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Desert Inn Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.7 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 (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on West Desert Inn Road. 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: near the start (East Desert Inn Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (NV 595 / South Rainbow Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (West Spring Valley Parkway North): Navigation decision point.
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 Spring Valley, 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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