This 411.9-mile journey from Dayton, Nevada, to Las Vegas, Nevada, is estimated to take about 8 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Given the duration and the nature of the drive, it's best suited for an overnight split, with 2 recommended days. The fuel cost is projected to be around $82. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a moderate highway share of 6%. This route offers a practical connection within the Mountain West region, suitable for those looking for a straightforward trip between these two Nevada locations.
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
206 miles from Dayton, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 7m into the drive
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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
Purple Heart Highway
17.7 mi
20m
California Emigrant Trail
17.6 mi
21m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, NV and Las Vegas, NV.
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Start on Shady Lane
228 ft·10 sec·Shady Lane
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Continue on Logan Alley
361 ft·21 sec·Logan Alley
3
Turn left onto FAS 803
141 ft·10 sec·Pike Street
4
Turn right onto Second Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Second Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
2.6 mi·4 min·Lincoln Highway
6
Continue on US 50
18 mi·21 min·California Emigrant Trail
7
Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi·5 min·Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
8
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi·32 min·US 95 ALT
9
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·North Main Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
15
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
17
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
19
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
20
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
21
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
22
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
24
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
25
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
27
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
28
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Continue on I 11; US 95
18 mi·20 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 75AToward Cashman FieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
0.1 mi·32 sec·North Las Vegas Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn left onto NV 579
62 ft·1 sec·East Bonanza Road
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
NV 579
Trip Plan
With an 8-hour estimated drive time, breaking this trip into two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan your stops strategically, keeping in mind the longest uninterrupted stretch of 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which might be your best bet for a longer break. Consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight driving. Given the $82 fuel cost, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before heading out, especially before longer segments where services might be less frequent.
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 206 miles from Dayton, NV, or about 4h 7m 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 91 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206 miles or 4h 7m 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 206 miles or 4h 7m
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 6h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Vegas, 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 206 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 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 262.4 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 411.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Second Avenue
Turn right onto Second Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
107.7 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|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|~2h 16m in|US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
7
411.5 mi into trip|~8h 3m in
Take the exit toward Cashman Field
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75A
Toward Cashman Field
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411.9 mi into trip|~8h 4m in|NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Turn left onto NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.06 one way
$164.11 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg144 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$86.84
$173.68
premium
$5.59
$90.67
$181.33
diesel
$5.61
$90.94
$181.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
123.6
1
$43.25
$19.77
Efficient EV
103
1
$36.04
$16.48
EV Truck/SUV
164.8
2
$57.67
$26.36
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Dayton, NV
Evening
in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Las Vegas, NV
Evening
in Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
3 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 4m 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
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 383.5
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 turn-heavy local drive for a significant portion of this route, rather than a continuous interstate cruise. While the highway share is only 6%, you'll encounter a substantial 262.4-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a varied driving experience, likely moving from more developed areas onto less trafficked roads. The profile indicates a drive that requires attention to navigation as you transition between different road types.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 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?
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 Second Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
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 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 19 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Second Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 107.7 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 109 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 4m 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 206 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Las Vegas, 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 1 rest area 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 (Second Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 107.7 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 109 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
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 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Las Vegas, NV before the return drive.
