How far is Silver Springs, NV from Mesquite, NV?
The driving distance from Silver Springs, NV to Mesquite, NV is about 471.6 miles (759 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Springs and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs and Mesquite.
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Start on the route
97 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Donner Trail
24 m · 11 sec · Donner Trail
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Turn left
30.5 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
23.3 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road
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Continue on Silver Peak Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CC 215 East
3109 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CC 215 East
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bruce Woodbury Beltway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North, US 93 North: Ely, Salt Lake City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
70.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sandhill Boulevard
2504 ft · 1 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Turn right onto East First North Street
715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Springs and Mesquite.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Springs and Sunny near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Springs to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 471.6 miles (759 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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?
Beatty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.3 miles from Silver Springs and 240.3 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 138.3 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 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 $82.38 one way or $164.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Springs and Sunny near Mesquite.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Springs and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 333.27 mi (536.35 km).
#1 Silver Springs
Town in Nevada
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 39.4154700, -119.2246100 |
| Altitude | 1280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 1st North Street (-114.067189, 36.805353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 759 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $82.38 | $164.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $88.82 | $177.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $92.62 | $185.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $105.93 | $211.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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