Enterprise, NV to Johnson Lane, NV is 429.4 miles and takes about 8h 46m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $89 and best split over two days. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, traversing Nevada on a route that primarily utilizes surface roads. Given the significant portion of the drive on non-highway routes, it's a good option if you prefer a more grounded travel experience and don't mind spending more time at lower speeds. Plan for this to be an overnight trip to comfortably cover the distance.
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
214.7 miles from Enterprise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
208.9 mi
3h 52m
Pahrump Valley Highway
69.3 mi
1h 19m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
US 95 ALT
23.3 mi
25m
Main Street
15.9 mi
21m
NV 208
14.8 mi
22m
Nordyke Road
11.4 mi
15m
Topaz Road
9.3 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 208.9 mi, about 3h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, NV and Johnson Lane, NV.
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Start on Ruby Moon Drive
95 ft·6 sec·Ruby Moon Drive
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Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
496 ft·24 sec·Tangled Vines Avenue
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Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
0.2 mi·41 sec·Inspiration Drive
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At end of road, turn right onto NV 160
6.9 mi·9 min·Blue Diamond Road
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Continue on NV 160
69 mi·1 hr 19 min·Pahrump Valley Highway
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At end of road, turn left onto US 95
46 mi·50 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 95
0.2 mi·46 sec·South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·East Crook Avenue
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Continue on US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi·35 min·Silver Peak Road
14
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·28 sec·Cinnabar Way
15
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
18
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
20
Continue on US 95
23 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·US 95 Truck
22
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft·12 sec·US 95 Truck
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Merge onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·US 95 ALT
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Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
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Turn left onto NV 339
11 mi·15 min·Nordyke Road
27
Continue on NV 208; NV 339
9.3 mi·13 min·Topaz Road
28
Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208
3.6 mi·5 min·NV 208
29
Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208
11 mi·16 min·NV 208
30
Turn right onto US 395
16 mi·21 min·Main Street
31
Turn right onto Muller Parkway
0.3 mi·26 sec·Muller Parkway
32
Enter roundabout onto Pinenut Road
10 ft·0 sec·Pinenut Road
33
Continue on Pinenut Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Pinenut Road
34
Turn left onto East Valley Road
1.6 mi·2 min·East Valley Road
35
At end of road, turn left onto Fish Springs Road
0.3 mi·27 sec·Fish Springs Road
36
Turn right onto East Valley Road
4.9 mi·8 min·East Valley Road
37
Continue on Fremont Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Fremont Street
38
Turn left onto Johnson Lane
0.3 mi·28 sec·Johnson Lane
39
Turn right onto East Valley Road
1.0 mi·2 min·East Valley Road
40
Turn left onto Stephanie Way
0.2 mi·38 sec·Stephanie Way
41
Turn right onto Squires Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Squires Street
42
Turn left onto High Pointe Court
0.2 mi·39 sec·High Pointe Court
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Arrive at destination
High Pointe Court
Trip Plan
With an 8h 46m estimated drive time, this route is best tackled over two days. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight for the first leg of your journey. You'll have two planned stops, so use them to break up the drive and refuel. The longest stretch is over 200 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so ensure you have ample fuel before starting that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to surface roads where stations 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 214.7 miles from Enterprise, NV, or about 4h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.9 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 94 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214.7 miles or 4h 12m 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 214.7 miles or 4h 12m
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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnson Lane, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enterprise, 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 Enterprise, NV
Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Johnson Lane, NV
Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Enterprise, 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 208.9 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 and 420.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Tangled Vines Avenue
Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Inspiration Drive
Turn right onto Inspiration Drive
Navigation decision point
5
76.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
5
418 mi into trip|~8h 23m in|Pinenut Road
Enter roundabout onto Pinenut Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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420.7 mi into trip|~8h 28m in|Fish Springs Road
At end of road, turn left onto Fish Springs Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$76.09 one way
$152.18 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg150 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$81.48
$162.97
premium
$5.04
$85.24
$170.48
diesel
$4.80
$81.08
$162.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
128.8
1
$45.09
$20.61
Efficient EV
107.4
1
$37.57
$17.18
EV Truck/SUV
171.8
2
$60.12
$27.48
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 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
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 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:59PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Destination
Johnson Lane, NV
Late night
in Johnson Lane on Sunday
Local time
1:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
S 0 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:59PM 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
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 46m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only about 9% of the 429.4 miles on the highway. You'll experience the longest stretch of continuous driving on Veterans Memorial Highway, covering 208.9 miles. Expect a significant shift from highway speeds to navigating through towns and rural landscapes once you leave the main highway sections. The drive is characterized by its extensive use of surface roads rather than interstate cruising.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 208.9 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 early in the drive near Tangled Vines 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 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 27 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tangled Vines Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 76.5 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 46m 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 208.9 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 215 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 5 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 Johnson Lane, 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 5 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: near the start (Tangled Vines Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 76.5 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 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Johnson Lane, NV before the return drive.
