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

The driving distance from McGill, NV to Spring Valley, NV is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.5 mi
05h 07m
Flight
229.21 mi
368.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.21 mi
Kilometers
368.88 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.5 mi
Kilometers
422.46 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM PDT
Return by in McGill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McGill
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McGill
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
Caliente
NV

City in Nevada, United States

From McGill
131.4 mi
02h 33m
To Spring Valley
131.1 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard

    2512 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Flamingo Road West

    2363 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Flamingo Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Flamingo Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Rainbow Boulevard

    1505 ft · 38 sec · South Rainbow Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

    676 ft · 24 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Verdugo Street

    958 ft · 42 sec · Verdugo Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Verdugo Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 42%
Great Basin Highway
94.5 mi · 36%
Las Vegas Freeway
25.3 mi · 10%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 9%
West Flamingo Road
3.35 mi · 1%
Aultman Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunnyside Road

Continue on 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

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
229.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caliente
02h 33m from McGill
Leave By
6:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McGill 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 McGill to Spring Valley?

The road trip is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from McGill and 131.1 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.85 one way or $91.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McGill and Sunny near Spring Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Caliente

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caliente, 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 Caliente.

BUS

St. George, Utah

101 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McGill and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 229.21 mi (368.88 km).

McGill

#1 McGill

Census designated place in state of Nevada, United States

Population1,148
Coordinates39.4049400, -114.7786300
Altitude1891
CountryUnited States
Spring Valley

#2 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population178,395
Coordinates36.1080300, -115.2450000
Altitude721
CountryUnited States
Start: McGill (-114.77863, 39.40494)
End: Spring Valley (-115.245, 36.10803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.06 L · about $45.85
Round trip
$91.69
18.52 gal · 70.12 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $45.85 $91.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.43 $98.86
Premium $5.57 $51.54 $103.08
Diesel $6.37 $58.95 $117.90

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 McGill and Spring Valley. The current time is 05:56:21.

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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.