How far is Dayton, NV from Spring Valley, NV?

The driving distance from Dayton, NV to Spring Valley, NV is about 410.7 miles (660.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
410.68 mi
08h 06m
Flight
321.3 mi
517.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.3 mi
Kilometers
517.08 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
410.68 mi
Kilometers
660.93 km
Drive Time
08h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Sat, May 2, 8:15 AM PDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, May 2, 4:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-05-02T00:09
Arrive Spring Valley
Sat, May 2, 8:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Dayton
205.3 mi
04h 03m
To Spring Valley
205.4 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Spring Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Spring Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Lane

    70 m · 10 sec · Shady Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Logan Alley

    110 m · 21 sec · Logan Alley

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pike Street

    43 m · 10 sec · Pike Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Second Avenue

    619 ft · 32 sec · Second Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on California Emigrant Trail

    17.6 mi · 22 min · California Emigrant Trail

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  8. 8

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Silver Peak Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on West Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 1 min · West Crook Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow Boulevard

    831 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Rainbow Boulevard

    2262 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto North Rainbow Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · North Rainbow Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

    676 ft · 26 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Verdugo Street

    958 ft · 42 sec · Verdugo Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Verdugo Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Spring Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
262 mi · 64%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 11%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 6%
California Emigrant Trail
17.6 mi · 4%
Purple Heart Highway
11.4 mi · 3%
East Main Street
6.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.4 mi
321.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
04h 03m from Dayton
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Spring Valley?

The road trip is about 410.7 miles (660.9 km) and usually takes 08h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.3 miles from Dayton and 205.4 miles from Spring Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.74 one way or $143.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Spring Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 321.3 mi (517.08 km).

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#1 Dayton

Dayton is a place in Nevada, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2371400, -119.5929500
Altitude1340
CountryUnited States
Spring Valley

#2 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population178,395
Coordinates36.1080300, -115.2450000
Altitude721
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-119.59295, 39.23714)
End: Spring Valley (-115.245, 36.10803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 661 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.49 gal
54.86 L · about $71.74
Round trip
$143.48
28.98 gal · 109.72 L
Estimated CO2
128.8 kg one way
Round trip: 257.5 kg / 568 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $71.74 $143.48
Mid-grade $5.34 $77.35 $154.70
Premium $5.57 $80.65 $161.30
Diesel $6.37 $92.24 $184.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Spring Valley. The current time is 00:09:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.