This 410.8-mile journey from Dayton to North Las Vegas is an 8-hour and 8-minute drive, best split over two days. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a significant portion on local roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $82, and you can expect about two stops along the way. This route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent Nevada landscape. While doable in a single push, breaking it into two days will make for a more relaxed experience, especially considering the turn-heavy nature of the drive.
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
205.4 miles from Dayton, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 6m 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
California Emigrant Trail
17.6 mi
21m
Purple Heart Highway
7.1 mi
8m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
West Cheyenne Avenue
4.4 mi
6m
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 North 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
7.1 mi·8 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 85Toward Craig RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
359 ft·10 sec
Exit 85Toward Craig Road
32
Turn left onto NV 573
0.9 mi·1 min·West Craig Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
33
Turn right onto NV 599
1.9 mi·3 min·North Rancho Drive
34
Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue
4.4 mi·6 min·West Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
35
Turn right onto 5th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·5th Street
Use the right lane.
36
Turn left onto East Carey Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·East Carey Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
82 ft·1 sec·East Carey Avenue
38
Continue on East Carey Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Carey Avenue
39
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
0.5 mi·52 sec·Civic Center Drive
Use the right lane.
40
Turn left onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi·35 sec·Constitution Way
41
Turn left
261 ft·19 sec
42
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour duration and turn-heavy profile, splitting this 410.8-mile trip over two days is highly recommended for comfort. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight. Plan your stops strategically, keeping in mind the longest stretch is over 260 miles. Ensure your fuel tank is topped off before departing Dayton, NV, as fuel stops might be less frequent on certain segments. With an estimated fuel cost of $82, budget accordingly for the entire trip. Consider researching lodging options in advance to break up the drive at a convenient point.
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 205.4 miles from Dayton, NV, or about 4h 6m 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 90 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 205.4 miles or 4h 6m 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 205.4 miles or 4h 6m
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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North 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 205 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into North Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 205 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 401.2 — 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|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
401 mi into trip|~7h 51m 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
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401.2 mi into trip|~7h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Craig Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.80 one way
$145.59 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg144 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$77.95
$155.91
premium
$5.04
$81.55
$163.09
diesel
$4.80
$77.57
$155.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$203–$313
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
123.2
1
$43.13
$19.72
Efficient EV
102.7
1
$35.95
$16.43
EV Truck/SUV
164.3
2
$57.51
$26.29
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Dayton, NV
Morning
in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:44PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:28PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Destination
North Las Vegas, NV
Morning
in North Las Vegas on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
88°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 10 to 15 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:44PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:28PM 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
26 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 8m 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 396.6
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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, where only 7% of the 410.8 miles are on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll experience a dynamic road personality, shifting from potentially faster highway sections to more winding local roads. The character of the drive will change as you progress, requiring your attention on navigation and speed adjustments, especially as you move from the Veterans Memorial Highway onto Silver Peak Road and then US 95 ALT.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 27 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Second Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 410.8 miles you will encounter 27 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 (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.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,414 ft1,855 ft
Total Climb
3,088 ft
Total Descent
5,612 ft
Highest Point
5,414 ft
~234.7 mi in
Elevation Range
3,558 ft
Notable High Points
4,429 ft at ~58.7 miles+212 ft prominence
4,887 ft at ~176.1 miles+334 ft prominence
5,414 ft at ~234.7 miles+1,091 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
North Las Vegas in Nevada is a city in its own right within the Las Vegas metropolitan area. With a population in 2019 of 252,000, it's the fourth largest city in the state, and is primarily residential with some industry. It borders the Mojave Desert. Its main attractions are the speedway, and Nellis Air Force Base which sometimes puts on air shows.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 8m 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 205 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 North 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 16.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North Las Vegas, NV before the return drive.
