Carlin, NV to Paradise, NV is 418 miles and takes about 7h 56m via Sunnyside Road and I 80 BUS, with a fuel budget near $81 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region. With 27% of the drive on highways, most of your time will be spent on surface roads. This is a straightforward, single-day drive that's good if you want to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
209 miles from Carlin, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
I 80 BUS
87.6 mi
1h 34m
Great Basin Highway
85 mi
1h 34m
Lincoln Highway
77.8 mi
1h 29m
Las Vegas Freeway
26.3 mi
28m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.2 mi
24m
North Main Street
2 mi
4m
West Tropicana Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Sunnyside Road
— 109.4 mi, about 2h 4m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,118 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,904
Quietest
2 AM
~803 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 54 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlin, NV and Paradise, NV.
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Start on this road
375 ft·29 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto South 9th Street
141 ft·8 sec·South 9th Street
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
294 ft·12 sec·West Main Street
4
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.6 mi·53 sec·10th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
6
Merge onto I 80
0.8 mi·50 sec·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 279Toward NV 278 South, I 80 BUS East, NV 221 East: West Carlin, Eureka
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Turn left onto I 80 BUS; NV 221; NV 278
88 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 80 BUS; NV 221; NV 278
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Turn left onto US 50
2.1 mi·2 min·Lincoln Highway
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Continue on US 50
2.0 mi·4 min·North Main Street
11
Continue on US 50
76 mi·1 hr 27 min·Lincoln Highway
12
Continue on US 50
0.2 mi·34 sec·Aultman Street
13
Turn right onto 1st Street
299 ft·8 sec·1st Street
14
Continue on 6768
0.8 mi·1 min·Mill Street
15
Continue on 6768
0.2 mi·28 sec·Murry Street
16
Turn right onto US 6
22 mi·24 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17
Turn left onto NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
18
Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
19
Continue on NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
20
Turn right onto US 93
85 mi·1 hr 34 min·Great Basin Highway
21
Take the exit onto US 93
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
22
Merge onto I 15; US 93
26 mi·28 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto NV 593
1.6 mi·3 min·West Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
0.2 mi·57 sec·Palo Verde Road
27
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
317 ft·15 sec·Palo Verde Circle
28
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
145 ft·9 sec·Palo Verde Circle
29
Turn right
37 ft·2 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
This 7h 56m drive is manageable in one day, so aim for an early morning start from Carlin to maximize daylight. With only 2 recommended stops, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the 109.4-mile mark on Sunnyside Road or before you merge onto I 80 BUS. Keep your fuel tank topped up, as the longest stretch between services could be considerable on the surface roads. The $81 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, and remember that gas stations may be sparse in certain sections of Nevada.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 209 miles from Carlin, NV, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 92 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209 miles or 3h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paradise, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carlin, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carlin, NV
This is one driving day of about 418 miles and 7h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Carlin, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Sunnyside Road for about 109.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 415.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Reno
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 West: Reno
6
1.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the exit toward NV 278 South, I 80 BUS East, NV 221 East: West Carlin, Eureka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 279
Toward NV 278 South, I 80 BUS East, NV 221 East...
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415.5 mi into trip|~7h 50m in
Take the exit toward Tropicana Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue
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415.6 mi into trip|~7h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Bouleva...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$88.88 one way
$177.77 round trip
$5.40/gal25.4 MPG avg146 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.73
$94.25
$188.49
premium
$6.02
$99.09
$198.17
diesel
$6.86
$112.89
$225.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$114–$139
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
125.4
1
$43.89
$20.06
Efficient EV
104.5
1
$36.58
$16.72
EV Truck/SUV
167.2
2
$58.52
$26.75
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Carlin, NV
Evening
in Carlin on Sunday
Local time
7:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Paradise, NV
Evening
in Paradise on Sunday
Local time
7:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 3 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 56m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 403.6
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive where surface roads dominate, making up 73% of the route. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 109.4 miles on Sunnyside Road, which likely means extended rural cruising. The highway portion, primarily I 80 BUS, will offer a different pace before you transition back to surface roads. Keep an eye out for changing road types as you navigate.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.4 mi on Sunnyside Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 418 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
In the midst of the southern Nevada desert, Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada. Nicknamed Sin City, Las Vegas and its surrounding communities are famed for their mega-casino resorts, often lavishly decorated with names and themes meant to evoke romance, mystery, and exotic destinations. Along the brightly-lit Strip through the center of the city, visitors will find all manner of amusements and entertainment: circuses, stage shows, thrill rides, erotica, exotic animals, fine dining restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, and elaborate fountain displays, to say nothing of the age-old allure of gambling and drinking.
Top landmarks
•High Roller — ferris wheel in Las Vegas, Nevada
•Fountains of Bellagio — fountain in Las Vegas, Nevada
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 56m. Total distance: 418 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.4 miles on Sunnyside Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Paradise, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Paradise, NV before the return drive.
