Origin
Dayton, NV
Morning in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, NV to North Las Vegas, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 8m
Distance
410.8 mi
661 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 1m
★
6 AM
8h 9m
8 AM
8h 25m
10 AM
8h 14m
12 PM
8h 13m
3 PM
8h 15m
5 PM
8h 24m
8 PM
8h 4m
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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North Las Vegas, NV
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Trip Overview
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 .
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.
1
Start on Shady Lane
228 ft
·
10 sec
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Shady Lane
2
Continue on Logan Alley
361 ft
·
21 sec
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Logan Alley
3
Turn left onto FAS 803
141 ft
·
10 sec
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Pike Street
4
Turn right onto Second Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Second Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
2.6 mi
·
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
·
5 min
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Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
8
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
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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
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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
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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
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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 85
Toward Craig Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
359 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 85
Toward 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
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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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
205 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
205 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Tonopah, NV after about 205 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 205.4 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 262.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 205 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 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.
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
|
~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
|
~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
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
7
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
$81.84 one way
$163.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
144 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $86.61 | $173.22 |
| premium | $5.59 | $90.42 | $180.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $90.70 | $181.40 |
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: 143.7 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 | 123.2 | 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.
Destination
North Las Vegas, NV
Morning in North Las Vegas on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
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 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.
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 Effort
5/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
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.
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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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