How far is Henderson, NV from Sandy Valley, NV?
The driving distance from Henderson, NV to Sandy Valley, NV is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Sandy Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Sandy Valley.
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Start on North Boulder Highway
5 m · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway
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Turn left onto East Lake Mead Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Parkway
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Continue on West Lake Mead Parkway
1.2 km · 57 sec · West Lake Mead Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Bruce Woodbury Beltway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 146 West: Saint Rose Parkway, Pecos Road
1510 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Rose Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Saint Rose Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
14.2 mi · 15 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 161: Jean, Goodsprings
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NV 161 West: Jean, Goodsprings
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Goodsprings Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Goodsprings Road
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Turn left onto Sandy Valley Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Sandy Valley Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sandy Valley Road
9 mi · 16 min · Sandy Valley Road
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Turn right onto Cherokee Street
2538 ft · 51 sec · Cherokee Street
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Continue on Quartz Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Quartz Avenue
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Turn right onto North Mojave Street
2621 ft · 2 min · North Mojave Street
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Turn sharp left onto East Onyx Avenue
1401 ft · 1 min · East Onyx Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Onyx Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Sandy Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Las Vegas Freeway
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
14.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Sandy Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Sandy Valley?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Henderson and 24.1 miles from Sandy Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Sunny near Sandy Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Valley.
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Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Sandy Valley. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.58 km).
#1 Henderson
The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 329,172 |
| Coordinates | 36.0397000, -114.9819400 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Valley
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 2,051 |
| Coordinates | 35.8169200, -115.6322300 |
| Altitude | 805 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Valley (-115.63223, 35.81692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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