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Trip from Dayton, NV to Enterprise, NV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 14m
Distance
417.3 mi
672 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 7m
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6 AM
8h 15m
8 AM
8h 30m
10 AM
8h 20m
12 PM
8h 19m
3 PM
8h 21m
5 PM
8h 30m
8 PM
8h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, NV
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Enterprise, NV
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Trip Overview
Dayton to Enterprise is 417.3 miles and takes about 8h 14m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $83 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Nevada, traversing the Mountain West region from start to finish. With a recommended two days for the drive, you'll find it's mostly surface roads, offering a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate journey. Consider this route if you prefer less highway time and a more grounded travel experience.
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
208.6 miles from Dayton, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 209.1 mi | 3h 52m |
| Pahrump Valley Highway | 69.3 mi | 1h 18m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| US 95 ALT | 26.7 mi | 32m |
| North Main Street | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| California Emigrant Trail | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| Blue Diamond Road | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 209.1 mi, about 3h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, NV and Enterprise, NV.
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Start on Shady Lane
228 ft
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10 sec
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Shady Lane
2
Continue on Logan Alley
361 ft
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21 sec
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Logan Alley
3
Turn left onto FAS 803
141 ft
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10 sec
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Pike Street
4
Turn right onto Second Avenue
0.1 mi
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32 sec
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Second Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
2.6 mi
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4 min
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Lincoln Highway
6
Continue on US 50
18 mi
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21 min
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California Emigrant Trail
7
Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
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5 min
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Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
8
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
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32 min
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US 95 ALT
9
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Goldfield Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
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25 min
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North Main Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi
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39 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
12
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.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi
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25 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Plymire Street
15
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
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8 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
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3 min
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Front Street
17
Continue on US 95
35 mi
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37 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi
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22 min
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Silver Peak Road
19
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
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27 sec
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Cinnabar Way
20
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi
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23 min
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Silver Peak Road
21
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi
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11 min
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Silver Peak Road
22
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi
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5 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
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1 min
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West Crook Avenue
24
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
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1 min
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South Sundog Avenue
25
Continue on US 95
60 mi
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1 hr 4 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi
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8 min
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East Main Street
27
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi
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41 sec
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South 2nd Street
28
Continue on US 95
46 mi
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50 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Turn right onto NV 160
69 mi
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1 hr 18 min
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Pahrump Valley Highway
30
Continue on NV 160
6.7 mi
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8 min
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Blue Diamond Road
31
Turn left onto South Rainbow Boulevard
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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South Rainbow Boulevard
32
Turn right onto West Pebble Road
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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West Pebble Road
33
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
452 ft
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21 sec
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Inspiration Drive
34
Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft
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27 sec
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Tangled Vines Avenue
35
Turn left onto Ruby Moon Drive
95 ft
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4 sec
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Ruby Moon Drive
36
Arrive at destination
Ruby Moon Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 14m estimated drive time and the predominantly surface road profile, splitting this trip over two days is a wise choice. Aim to leave Dayton in the morning to make good progress before stopping for the night. With two planned stops, you can break up the 417.3 miles into manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer stretches of Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be more spread out on surface roads. The $83 fuel cost is an estimate, so check local prices.
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 208.6 miles from Dayton, NV, or about 4h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.1 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 92 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 208.6 miles or 4h 10m 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 208.6 miles or 4h 10m
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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enterprise, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dayton, 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 Dayton, NV
Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Enterprise, NV
Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Dayton, 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 209.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
209 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
209 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Tonopah, NV after about 209 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 208.6 miles from Dayton, 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 209.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 209 miles or 4.1 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
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Amargosa Valley Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 417.1 — 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
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FAS 803 / Pike Street
Turn left onto FAS 803 / Pike Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Second Avenue
Turn right onto Second Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
107.7 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
109 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
5
417.1 mi into trip
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~8h 13m in
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Inspiration Drive
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.95 one way
$147.90 round trip
$4.50/gal
25.4 MPG avg
146 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $79.19 | $158.38 |
| premium | $5.04 | $82.84 | $165.67 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $78.79 | $157.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.2 | 1 | $43.82 | $20.03 |
| Efficient EV | 104.3 | 1 | $36.51 | $16.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 166.9 | 2 | $58.42 | $26.71 |
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.
Origin
Dayton, NV
Late night in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
1:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:09PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Destination
Enterprise, NV
Late night in Enterprise on Sunday
Local time
1:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 8 to 15 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:09PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
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
22 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 14m 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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 417.3
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 drive has a 6% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway is 209.1 miles before you transition to Pahrump Valley Highway and Silver Peak Road. Expect a significant amount of rural cruising after you leave the limited-access sections. The route profile indicates mostly surface roads, so plan for varied speed limits and potential intersections.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 209.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FAS 803 / Pike Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 14m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 21 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FAS 803 / Pike Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Second Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 107.7 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,062 ft
2,551 ft
Total Climb
2,155 ft
Total Descent
3,984 ft
Highest Point
5,062 ft
~238.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,510 ft
Notable High Points
4,515 ft at ~59.6 miles
+271 ft prominence
4,542 ft at ~119.2 miles
+150 ft prominence
4,790 ft at ~178.8 miles
+1 ft prominence
5,062 ft at ~238.4 miles
+273 ft prominence
3,481 ft at ~387.5 miles
+717 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Dayton, NV
Full guide →Arriving in Enterprise, NV
Full guide →Founded 1996
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 14m 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 209.1 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 209 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 4 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Enterprise, 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 4 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 (FAS 803 / Pike Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Second Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 107.7 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Enterprise, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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