How far is Spring Valley, NV from Cold Springs, NV?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, NV to Cold Springs, NV is about 458 miles (737 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.9 miles (574.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m 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
457.93 mi
07h 26m
Flight
356.93 mi
574.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.93 mi
Kilometers
574.42 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
457.93 mi
Kilometers
736.96 km
Drive Time
07h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cold Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM PDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-22T16:28
Arrive Cold Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:26 PM to 2:56 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
9:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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 Spring Valley
222.3 mi
03h 43m
To Cold Springs
235.6 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 mph WSW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Cold Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Verdugo Street

    958 ft · 44 sec · Verdugo Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North

    676 ft · 21 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Rainbow Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · South Rainbow Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 11 North, US 95 North

    3093 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 44 sec · South 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 1 min · East Crook Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  16. 16

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

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  28. 28

    Turn right onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.5 km · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward USA Parkway

    81 m · 4 sec · USA Parkway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto USA Parkway

    19.6 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

    2999 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville

    1465 ft · 19 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Bordertown

    2069 ft · 53 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Village Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Village Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Cold Springs Drive

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Flamingo Drive

    129 m · 16 sec · Flamingo Drive

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Goldfinch Drive

    84 m · 9 sec · Goldfinch Drive

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goldfinch Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Cold 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
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
264 mi · 58%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
USA Parkway
19.6 mi · 4%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.7 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
14.7 mi · 3%
Purple Heart Highway
11.3 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
07h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.1 mi
356.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
03h 43m from Spring Valley
Leave By
9:08 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Chance Snow Showers near Cold Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Cold Springs?

The road trip is about 458 miles (737 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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 222.3 miles from Spring Valley and 235.6 miles from Cold Springs.

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

The direct path is about 356.9 miles (574.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.1 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 $80.01 one way or $160.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Chance Snow Showers near Cold Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Cold Springs. Straight-line distance: 356.93 mi (574.42 km).

Spring Valley

#1 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population178,395
Coordinates36.1080300, -115.2450000
Altitude721
CountryUnited States
Cold Springs

#2 Cold Springs

City in Nevada, United States of America

Population8,544
Coordinates39.6801900, -119.9765900
Altitude1542
CountryUnited States
Start: Verdugo Street (-115.245387, 36.108033)
End: Goldfinch Drive (-119.976545, 39.679972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 737 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.16 gal
61.17 L · about $80.01
Round trip
$160.02
32.32 gal · 122.34 L
Estimated CO2
143.6 kg one way
Round trip: 287.2 kg / 633 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $80.01 $160.02
Mid-grade $5.34 $86.26 $172.52
Premium $5.57 $89.95 $179.89
Diesel $6.37 $102.87 $205.75

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Cold Springs. The current time is 16:28:43.

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.