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Trip from Cold Springs, NV to Sunrise Manor, NV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 58m
Distance
447.1 mi
719 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 51m
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6 AM
8h 59m
8 AM
9h 15m
10 AM
9h 5m
12 PM
9h 3m
3 PM
9h 5m
5 PM
9h 14m
8 PM
8h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cold Springs, NV
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Sunrise Manor, NV
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Trip Overview
Cold Springs, NV to Sunrise Manor, NV is 447.1 miles and takes about 8h 58m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a fuel budget near $86 and a recommendation for 2 days. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, traversing Nevada's diverse landscapes. With 2 recommended days for the drive, you'll have ample time to experience the open roads and make the most of your travel. It's a practical option for those looking to connect these two points within the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
223.5 miles from Cold Springs, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.4 mi | 4h 50m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| US 95 ALT | 26.7 mi | 32m |
| North Main Street | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| USA Parkway | 19 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,593 veh/hr typical · worst 4,192
Quietest
2 AM
~269 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Cold Springs, NV and Sunrise Manor, NV.
1
Start on Goldfinch Drive
276 ft
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14 sec
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Goldfinch Drive
2
Turn left onto Flamingo Drive
423 ft
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16 sec
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Flamingo Drive
3
Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive
219 ft
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12 sec
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Cold Springs Drive
4
Turn left onto Village Parkway
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Village Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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25 sec
Toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
6
Merge onto US 395
15 mi
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17 min
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Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 68
Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko
9
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
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20 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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this road
Exit 32
Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
12
Turn right onto NV 439
19 mi
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29 min
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USA Parkway
13
Continue on US 50
0.8 mi
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53 sec
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California Emigrant Trail
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
15
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
16
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
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US 95 ALT
17
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Goldfield Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
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25 min
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North Main Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi
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39 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi
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25 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Plymire Street
23
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
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8 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
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3 min
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Front Street
25
Continue on US 95
35 mi
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37 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
27
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Cinnabar Way
28
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi
·
23 min
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Silver Peak Road
29
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Silver Peak Road
30
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
31
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Crook Avenue
32
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
33
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
34
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
35
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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South 2nd Street
36
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
37
Continue on I 11; US 95
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork
359 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
40
Turn left onto NV 573
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Craig Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
41
Turn right onto NV 599
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Rancho Drive
42
Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
43
Continue on NV 574
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Cheyenne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
44
Turn right onto North Lamb Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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North Lamb Boulevard
45
Turn left onto Alto Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alto Avenue
46
Turn left
90 ft
·
11 sec
47
Turn left
126 ft
·
9 sec
48
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour 58-minute estimated drive time, splitting this trip over 2 days is a good idea to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. Plan for at least 2 stops along the way, considering the longest stretch of 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move between the main roads mentioned, as services can be spread out in this region.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 223.5 miles from Cold Springs, NV, or about 4h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 98 miles or 2h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 223.5 miles or 4h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 223.5 miles or 4h 32m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunrise Manor, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cold Springs, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cold Springs, NV
Aim for roughly 224 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Sunrise Manor, NV
Aim for roughly 224 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Cold Springs, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 262.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
224 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Tonopah, NVOvernight Options
Night 1
224 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Tonopah, NV after about 224 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 223.5 miles from Cold Springs, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 224 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Amargosa Valley Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.6 mi from route
Torrance Ranch Preserve
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Beatty, Nevada
Hours: 6 am–7:30 pm
+17753224990
Visit websiteOld Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Home stretch
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Inexpensiv
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+17024863511
Visit websiteLas Vegas Science & Natural History Museum
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Home stretch
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Inexpensiv
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+17023843466
Visit websiteBig Dune Recreation Area
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Amargosa Valley, Nevada
Visit websiteThe Neon Museum Las Vegas
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Home stretch
4.2 mi from route
~10 min detour
Moderately
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hours: 3–11 pm
+17023876366
Visit websiteThe Mob Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.6 mi from route
~12 min detour
Moderately
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hours: 9 am–9 pm
+17022292734
Visit websiteCraig Ranch Regional Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
North Las Vegas, Nevada
Hours: 5 am–11 pm
+17026332418
Visit websiteSegway Las Vegas
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hours: 9 am–7 pm
+17025961111
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 435.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80: Sparks, Elko
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko
7
435.6 mi into trip
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~8h 37m in
Take the exit toward Craig Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
7
435.8 mi into trip
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~8h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Craig Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$91.16 one way
$182.33 round trip
$5.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.48 | $96.53 | $193.06 |
| premium | $5.74 | $100.95 | $201.90 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $108.76 | $217.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$91
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 156.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 134.1 | 1 | $46.95 | $21.46 |
| Efficient EV | 111.8 | 1 | $39.12 | $17.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 178.8 | 2 | $62.59 | $28.61 |
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Cold Springs, NV
Evening in Cold Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SE 5 to 10 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Sunrise Manor, NV
Evening in Sunrise Manor on Tuesday
Local time
5:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
ESE 6 mph
7% chance
Live 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
15 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
8h 58m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 431.7
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 447.1 miles, with only 11% on highways, meaning most of your time will be spent on surface roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which transitions from highway to surface roads. Expect a predominantly rural cruising feel as you navigate through Nevada's terrain.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 447.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,331 ft
1,828 ft
Total Climb
2,663 ft
Total Descent
5,891 ft
Highest Point
5,331 ft
~255.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,503 ft
Notable High Points
4,703 ft at ~95.8 miles
+486 ft prominence
4,968 ft at ~191.6 miles
+30 ft prominence
5,331 ft at ~255.5 miles
+393 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cold Springs, NV to Sunrise Manor, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
Las Vegas
34.9 mi in
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~42m
About the Cities
Arriving in Sunrise Manor, NV
Full guide →Founded 1957
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 58m 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 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 224 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 8 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 Sunrise Manor, 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 8 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 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 9.0 hours each way, a round trip means 18.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sunrise Manor, NV before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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