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

The driving distance from Spring Valley, NV to Sandy Valley, NV is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.5 mi
01h 11m
Flight
29.55 mi
47.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.55 mi
Kilometers
47.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.5 mi
Kilometers
79.67 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM PDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Sandy Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring 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
Paradise
NV

Town in Nevada, USA

From Spring Valley
24.7 mi
00h 35m
To Sandy Valley
24.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Flamingo Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 South: Los Angeles

    1732 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    25.1 mi · 28 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 161: Jean, Goodsprings

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NV 161 West: Jean, Goodsprings

    100 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Goodsprings Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Goodsprings Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sandy Valley Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sandy Valley Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sandy Valley Road

    9 mi · 16 min · Sandy Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cherokee Street

    2538 ft · 51 sec · Cherokee Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Quartz Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Quartz Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Mojave Street

    2621 ft · 2 min · North Mojave Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto East Onyx Avenue

    1401 ft · 1 min · East Onyx Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Onyx Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Las Vegas Freeway
25.1 mi · 51%
Sandy Valley Road
9.78 mi · 20%
Goodsprings Road
6.27 mi · 13%
West Flamingo Road
3.37 mi · 7%
Quartz Avenue
2.47 mi · 5%
North Mojave Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Las Vegas Freeway

Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

25.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paradise
00h 35m from Spring Valley
Leave By
4:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Paradise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Spring Valley and 24.7 miles from Sandy Valley.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 4:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paradise

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

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

BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas, NV

4 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street
BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

8 mi away
200 South Main St.
BUS

Laughlin, Nevada

117 mi away
2121 S. Casino Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Sandy Valley. Straight-line distance: 29.55 mi (47.56 km).

Spring Valley

#1 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population178,395
Coordinates36.1080300, -115.2450000
Altitude721
CountryUnited States
Sandy Valley

#2 Sandy Valley

City in Nevada, United States of America

Population2,051
Coordinates35.8169200, -115.6322300
Altitude805
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Valley (-115.245, 36.10803)
End: Sandy Valley (-115.63223, 35.81692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.33
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.66 $17.33
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.34 $18.68
Premium $5.57 $9.74 $19.48
Diesel $6.37 $11.14 $22.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Sandy Valley. The current time is 01:15:35.

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.