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United States, Nevada

Valley of Fire Road

Bright red sandstone waves either side of a smooth, almost empty two lane.

Length

29 km

In miles

18 mi

Driving time

44 min

Atlas rating

8.9 / 10

Driving quality8.3
Scenery9.4

The run

Overton to Interstate 15. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Very hot from June to September

Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk

Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Every road in the library carries a driving and scenery score set by the same method. How we score roads.

Last reviewed 31 March 2026