How far is Spring Valley, NV from Dayton, NV?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, NV to Dayton, NV is about 418.6 miles (673.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Dayton.
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Start on Verdugo Street
958 ft · 44 sec · Verdugo Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
676 ft · 21 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North
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Turn left onto South Rainbow Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · South Rainbow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 11 North, US 95 North
3093 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 44 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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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 South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on East Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 1 min · East Crook Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 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
7.8 mi · 8 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
23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
99 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Turn slight left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
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Take the ramp left
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto California Emigrant Trail
17.4 mi · 21 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Second Avenue
619 ft · 34 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pike Street
43 m · 8 sec · Pike Street
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Turn right onto Logan Alley
589 ft · 26 sec · Logan Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Dayton.
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
99.1 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.
Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Dayton?
The road trip is about 418.6 miles (673.7 km) and usually takes 06h 44m 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 205.2 miles from Spring Valley and 213.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.3 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 $73.13 one way or $146.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Sunny near Dayton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 321.3 mi (517.08 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 178,395 |
| Coordinates | 36.1080300, -115.2450000 |
| Altitude | 721 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
Dayton is a place in Nevada, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2371400, -119.5929500 |
| Altitude | 1340 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Lane (-119.592223, 39.237286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 674 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $73.13 | $146.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $78.84 | $157.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $82.21 | $164.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $94.03 | $188.05 |
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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