How far is Mesquite, NV from Spanish Springs, NV?

The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Spanish Springs, NV is about 505.5 miles (813.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 363.6 miles (585.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 45m 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
505.48 mi
09h 52m
Flight
363.64 mi
585.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
363.64 mi
Kilometers
585.22 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
505.48 mi
Kilometers
813.49 km
Drive Time
09h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spanish Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 PM PDT
Return by in Mesquite
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mesquite
2026-04-19T03:00
Arrive Spanish Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
09h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:53 PM to 5:23 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
4:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mesquite
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 Mesquite
252.6 mi
04h 56m
To Spanish Springs
252.8 mi
04h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and Spanish Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Spanish Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East First North Street

    715 ft · 33 sec · East First North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sandhill Boulevard

    3124 ft · 2 min · Sandhill Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    2097 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    70.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CC 215 West: Tropical Parkway

    1832 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on CC 215 West

    2354 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Bruce Woodbury Beltway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sky Pointe Drive

    1666 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sky Pointe Drive

    91 m · 8 sec · Sky Pointe Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sky Pointe Drive

    1979 ft · 60 sec · Sky Pointe Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward US 95

    1198 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  23. 23

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

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  35. 35

    Turn right onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.5 km · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward USA Parkway

    81 m · 4 sec · USA Parkway

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto USA Parkway

    19.6 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Sparks Boulevard

    2272 ft · 47 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Sparks Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Sparks Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Pyramid Way

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pyramid Way

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pyramid Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and Spanish Springs.

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
42 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
264 mi · 52%
Las Vegas Freeway
70.1 mi · 14%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 9%
USA Parkway
19.6 mi · 4%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13 mi · 3%
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
11.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99.1 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
09h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+141.9 mi
363.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
04h 56m from Mesquite
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mesquite and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spanish Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Spanish Springs?

The road trip is about 505.5 miles (813.5 km) and usually takes 09h 52m 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 252.6 miles from Mesquite and 252.8 miles from Spanish Springs.

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

The direct path is about 363.6 miles (585.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.9 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 $88.33 one way or $176.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mesquite and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spanish Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and Spanish Springs. Straight-line distance: 363.64 mi (585.22 km).

Mesquite

#1 Mesquite

City in Nevada

Population20,438
Coordinates36.8055300, -114.0671900
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Spanish Springs

#2 Spanish Springs

Census designated place

Population15,064
Coordinates39.6490800, -119.7074100
Altitude1377
CountryUnited States
Start: Mesquite (-114.06719, 36.80553)
End: Spanish Springs (-119.70741, 39.64908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 813 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.84 gal
67.52 L · about $88.33
Round trip
$176.65
35.68 gal · 135.04 L
Estimated CO2
158.5 kg one way
Round trip: 317.1 kg / 699 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $88.33 $176.65
Mid-grade $5.34 $95.23 $190.46
Premium $5.57 $99.30 $198.59
Diesel $6.37 $113.57 $227.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mesquite and Spanish Springs. The current time is 03:00:51.

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.