Enterprise, NV to Sun Valley, NV is 438.9 miles and takes about 8h 47m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a fuel budget near $85 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Nevada, moving from the Mountain West region to another part of the Mountain West. The drive predominantly uses surface roads, making it a more leisurely pace than a pure highway route. With two recommended stops and a longest stretch of nearly 209 miles, it's well-suited for an overnight journey, allowing you to break up the driving comfortably.
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
219.5 miles from Enterprise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 19m 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
US 95 ALT
50 mi
58m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
USA Parkway
19.6 mi
30m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.7 mi
19m
Blue Diamond Road
6.9 mi
9m
West Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 208.9 mi, about 3h 52m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,593 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,192
Quietest
2 AM
~269 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, NV and Sun Valley, 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
8
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·West Main Street
9
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
11
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·East Crook Avenue
12
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
17
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
23
Merge onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·US 95 ALT
25
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
26
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi·32 min·US 95 ALT
27
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi·5 min·Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
28
Turn right onto US 50
0.9 mi·1 min·California Emigrant Trail
29
Enter roundabout onto NV 439
267 ft·3 sec·USA Parkway
30
Continue on NV 439
20 mi·30 min·USA Parkway
31
Merge onto I 80
17 mi·19 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32
Take the exit
0.6 mi·39 sec
Exit 15Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·19 sec
Toward US 395: Susanville
34
Merge onto US 395
0.9 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 70BToward NV 443
36
Turn straight onto NV 443
0.9 mi·1 min·Clear Acre Lane
37
Continue on NV 443
1.5 mi·3 min·Sun Valley Boulevard
38
Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
0.3 mi·42 sec·East 5th Avenue
39
Turn left onto Leon Drive
0.2 mi·41 sec·Leon Drive
40
Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
59 ft·2 sec·East 6th Avenue
41
Arrive at destination
East 6th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 8 hour and 47 minute estimated drive time, splitting this trip over two days is a sensible approach. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight, especially since you'll be on surface roads for much of the route. Plan your two stops strategically to manage the driving segments. With a fuel cost estimated around $85, be sure to fill up before heading out, as longer stretches between services are common on non-highway portions.
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 219.5 miles from Enterprise, NV, or about 4h 19m 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 97 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.5 miles or 4h 19m 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 219.5 miles or 4h 19m
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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sun Valley, 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 219 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Sun Valley, NV
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 435.6 — 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|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
6
433.8 mi into trip|~8h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
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434.3 mi into trip|~8h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 395: Susanville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 395: Susanville
5
435.6 mi into trip|~8h 40m in
Take the exit toward NV 443
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 70B
Toward NV 443
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$88.40 one way
$176.80 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg154 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$93.78
$187.55
premium
$5.67
$98.04
$196.09
diesel
$6.28
$108.45
$216.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
131.7
1
$46.08
$21.07
Efficient EV
109.7
1
$38.40
$17.56
EV Truck/SUV
175.6
2
$61.45
$28.09
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 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 Oct 20, 2026
Origin
Enterprise, NV
Afternoon
in Enterprise on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
W 3 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sun Valley, NV
Afternoon
in Sun Valley on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
19 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 47m 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
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?
This route features a highway share of only 16%, meaning most of your time will be spent on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 208.9 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a significant portion of this drive to be on less-trafficked roads, offering a sense of open cruising. You'll transition from highway driving to these surface roads relatively early in the trip.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
41 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 25 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Inspiration Drive.
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 438.9 miles you will encounter 25 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 (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 76.5 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 433.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 47m 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 219 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 7 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 Sun Valley, 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 7 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 (Inspiration Drive): Navigation decision point; at 76.5 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 433.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 17.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sun Valley, NV before the return drive.
