How far is Whitney, NV from Spring Valley, NV?
The driving distance from Whitney, NV to Spring Valley, NV is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and Spring Valley.
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Start on the route
19 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Kimberly Avenue
752 ft · 35 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
822 ft · 27 sec · Steptoe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
11.5 mi · 21 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto South Rainbow Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · South Rainbow Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Spring Valley Parkway North
727 ft · 25 sec · West Spring Valley Parkway North
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Turn left onto Verdugo Street
958 ft · 42 sec · Verdugo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Verdugo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and Spring Valley.
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.
East Tropicana Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
11.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Whitney and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paradise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Whitney and 6.5 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitney and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Garage
Las Vegas City Hall
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise.
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Laughlin, Nevada
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 11.67 mi (18.78 km).
#1 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Valley
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 178,395 |
| Coordinates | 36.1080300, -115.2450000 |
| Altitude | 721 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-115.245, 36.10803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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