How far is Indian Hills, NV from Spring Creek, NV?

The driving distance from Indian Hills, NV to Spring Creek, NV is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
326.56 mi
05h 52m
Flight
249.68 mi
401.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.68 mi
Kilometers
401.82 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.56 mi
Kilometers
525.55 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 4:42 PM PDT
Return by in Indian Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Hills
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive Spring Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 4:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indian Hills
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winnemucca
NV

City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States

From Indian Hills
163.2 mi
02h 56m
To Spring Creek
163.4 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Spring Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on James Lee Park Road

    20 m · 13 sec · James Lee Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard

    2833 ft · 1 min · Vista Grande Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mica Drive

    1052 ft · 31 sec · Mica Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon

    1003 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon

    740 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon

    100 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East William Street

    144 m · 12 sec · East William Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on California Emigrant Trail

    18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail

    34 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail

    2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    73 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm District Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Farm District Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    3203 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    153 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, US 95 ALT North: Elko, Salt Lake City, Boise

    2086 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 225: Elko Downtown

    1897 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mountain City Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on West Silver Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Silver Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Lamoille Highway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway

    30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive

    1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Frisco Drive

    2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frisco Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Hills 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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
252 mi · 77%
California Emigrant Trail
34.3 mi · 11%
Lamoille Highway
12.6 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 4%
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
3.74 mi · 1%
Farm District Road
1.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

252 mi · 04h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.8 mi
249.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnemucca
02h 56m from Indian Hills
Leave By
5:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indian Hills and Sunny near Spring Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Spring Creek?

The road trip is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Indian Hills and 163.4 miles from Spring Creek.

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

The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.57 one way or $125.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Hills and Sunny near Spring Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winnemucca, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnemucca.

RAIL

Winnemucca station

1 mi away
209 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 249.68 mi (401.82 km).

Indian Hills

#1 Indian Hills

City in Douglas County, Nevada, United States

Population5,627
Coordinates39.0860200, -119.7840700
Altitude1452
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: Indian Hills (-119.78407, 39.08602)
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.52 gal
43.62 L · about $62.57
Round trip
$125.13
23.04 gal · 87.24 L
Estimated CO2
102.4 kg one way
Round trip: 204.8 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.43 $62.57 $125.13
Mid-grade $5.75 $66.18 $132.36
Premium $6.04 $69.52 $139.05
Diesel $6.77 $77.99 $155.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Hills and Spring Creek. The current time is 10:49:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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