How far is Spring Valley, NV from Ely, NV?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, NV to Ely, NV is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.61 mi
04h 46m
Flight
217.78 mi
350.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.78 mi
Kilometers
350.49 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.61 mi
Kilometers
401.71 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ely
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 AM PDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 5:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-15T20:04
Arrive Ely
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Caliente
NV

City in Nevada, United States

From Spring Valley
125 mi
02h 23m
To Ely
124.7 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Ely.

  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

    1447 ft · 37 sec · South Rainbow Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Flamingo Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Flamingo Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 15 North

    1197 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    22.2 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Murry Street

    1177 ft · 32 sec · Murry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Weber Avenue

    78 m · 16 sec · Weber Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Murry Street

    110 m · 18 sec · Murry Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hayes Street

    90 m · 14 sec · Hayes Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Campton Street

    1231 ft · 54 sec · Campton Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Campton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Ely.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 44%
Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 34%
Las Vegas Freeway
25.5 mi · 10%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi · 9%
West Flamingo Road
3.54 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunnyside Road

Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

98.7 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
217.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caliente
02h 23m from Spring Valley
Leave By
7:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Mostly Sunny near Ely.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Ely?

The road trip is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Spring Valley and 124.7 miles from Ely.

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

The direct path is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.62 one way or $87.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Mostly Sunny near Ely.

Stop Ideas Near Caliente

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

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

BUS

St. George, Utah

101 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Ely. Straight-line distance: 217.78 mi (350.49 km).

Spring Valley

#1 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population178,395
Coordinates36.1080300, -115.2450000
Altitude721
CountryUnited States
Ely

#2 Ely

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

Population4,014
Coordinates39.2474400, -114.8886300
Altitude1962
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Valley (-115.245, 36.10803)
End: Ely (-114.88863, 39.24744)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.34 L · about $43.62
Round trip
$87.24
17.62 gal · 66.68 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.62 $87.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $47.03 $94.06
Premium $5.57 $49.04 $98.07
Diesel $6.37 $56.08 $112.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Ely. The current time is 20:04:43.

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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.