How far is Sandy Valley, NV from Henderson, NV?

The driving distance from Sandy Valley, NV to Henderson, NV is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.35 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.51 mi
63.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.51 mi
Kilometers
63.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.35 mi
Kilometers
77.81 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM PDT
Return by in Sandy Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Valley
2026-04-22T19:55
Arrive Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Valley
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Spring Valley
NV

Village in New York, United States

From Sandy Valley
24.1 mi
00h 31m
To Henderson
24.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Valley and Henderson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Valley and Henderson.

  1. 1

    Start on East Onyx Avenue

    1401 ft · 1 min · East Onyx Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North Mojave Street

    2621 ft · 2 min · North Mojave Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Quartz Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Quartz Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cherokee Street

    2538 ft · 55 sec · Cherokee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sandy Valley Road

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Sandy Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Goodsprings Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Goodsprings Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Las Vegas

    1976 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 146: Southern Highlands Parkway, Saint Rose Parkway

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NV 146 East: Saint Rose Parkway

    1085 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Saint Rose Parkway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Saint Rose Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 East: Henderson, Lake Mead

    1698 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bruce Woodbury Beltway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lake Mead Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Lake Mead Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Boulder Highway

    43 m · 9 sec · South Boulder Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Boulder Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Valley and Henderson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Las Vegas Freeway
14.3 mi · 30%
Sandy Valley Road
9.78 mi · 20%
Goodsprings Road
6.56 mi · 14%
Saint Rose Parkway
6.07 mi · 13%
Bruce Woodbury Beltway
4.21 mi · 9%
Quartz Avenue
2.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Las Vegas Freeway

Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

14.3 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Valley
00h 31m from Sandy Valley
Leave By
4:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Valley and Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Valley to Henderson?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 Sandy Valley and 24.2 miles from Henderson.

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 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.47 one way or $16.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Valley and Sunny near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley

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

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

BUS

Las Vegas, NV

8 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street
BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

9 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

11 mi away
200 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Valley and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.58 km).

Sandy Valley

#1 Sandy Valley

City in Nevada, United States of America

Population2,051
Coordinates35.8169200, -115.6322300
Altitude805
CountryUnited States
Henderson

#2 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
Start: East Onyx Avenue (-115.632183, 35.816426)
End: NV 582 (-114.98198, 36.03973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
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.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $8.47
Round trip
$16.93
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.47 $16.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.13 $18.26
Premium $5.57 $9.52 $19.04
Diesel $6.37 $10.89 $21.77

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 Sandy Valley and Henderson. The current time is 19:55:30.

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.