How far is Henderson, NV from Spring Creek, NV?

The driving distance from Henderson, NV to Spring Creek, NV is about 456.1 miles (734.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.5 miles (523.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
456.12 mi
08h 45m
Flight
325.48 mi
523.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.48 mi
Kilometers
523.81 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
456.12 mi
Kilometers
734.05 km
Drive Time
08h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM PDT
Return by in Henderson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Spring Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:45 PM to 4:15 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
6:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
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
Ely
NV

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

From Henderson
228.2 mi
04h 22m
To Spring Creek
227.9 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Spring Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Spring Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on North Boulder Highway

    5 m · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lake Mead Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas

    2970 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Purple Heart Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard

    1623 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Charleston Boulevard

    3115 ft · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard

    6.8 mi · 11 min · South Lamb Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    13.5 mi · 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Great Basin Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit left toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno

    1474 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    47.7 mi · 45 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West: Elko East

    1825 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Jennings Way

    1033 ft · 30 sec · East Jennings Way

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Idaho Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Idaho Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  29. 29

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

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Lamoille Highway

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway

    30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive

    1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Frisco Drive

    2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frisco Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Spring Creek.

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
219 mi · 48%
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 24%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
47.7 mi · 10%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 5%
Las Vegas Freeway
13.5 mi · 3%
Lamoille Highway
12.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunnyside Road

Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

98.7 mi · 01h 52m

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 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130.6 mi
325.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
04h 22m from Henderson
Leave By
6:30 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henderson and Rain And Snow Showers near Spring Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Spring Creek?

The road trip is about 456.1 miles (734.1 km) and usually takes 08h 45m 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?

Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.2 miles from Henderson and 227.9 miles from Spring Creek.

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

The direct path is about 325.5 miles (523.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.6 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 $79.71 one way or $159.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Rain And Snow Showers near Spring Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 325.48 mi (523.81 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population329,172
Coordinates36.0397000, -114.9819400
Altitude569
CountryUnited States
Spring Creek

#2 Spring Creek

Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population12,361
Coordinates40.7265900, -115.5859000
Altitude1725
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-114.98194, 36.0397)
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 734 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.1 gal
60.93 L · about $79.71
Round trip
$159.42
32.2 gal · 121.86 L
Estimated CO2
143.1 kg one way
Round trip: 286.2 kg / 631 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $79.71 $159.42
Mid-grade $5.34 $85.94 $171.88
Premium $5.57 $89.61 $179.23
Diesel $6.37 $102.49 $204.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Spring Creek. The current time is 22:45:37.

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.