Traveling from Fallon to Paradise covers 381.5 miles across the Nevada landscape, a journey that typically takes about 7 hours and 27 minutes of driving time. Because this route is entirely within the Mountain West region, you can expect a consistent atmosphere as you navigate through the state. You should budget approximately $76 for fuel to complete this trek. While it is technically possible to complete this drive in a single day, the duration makes it a significant commitment behind the wheel. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local sections, you will want to be well-prepared for a full day of travel before heading out.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.7 miles from Fallon, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
299.5 mi
5h 34m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
Purple Heart Highway
15.8 mi
18m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Las Vegas Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
West Tropicana Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
Freedom Road
1.3 mi
2m
Front Street
1.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 299.5 mi, about 5h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallon, NV and Paradise, NV.
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Start on South Maine Street
1.0 mi·1 min·South Maine Street
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Turn right onto Wildes Road
148 ft·7 sec·Wildes Road
3
Turn left onto US 95
70 mi·1 hr 23 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
7
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
9
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
11
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
12
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
13
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
14
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
16
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
17
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
19
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
20
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on I 11; US 95
16 mi·18 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 76B–CToward I 15 South: Los AngelesUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 76BToward I 15 South: Los Angeles
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 15 South: Los AngelesUse the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·54 sec
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
26
Merge onto I 15
3.3 mi·3 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto NV 593
1.6 mi·3 min·West Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
0.2 mi·57 sec·Palo Verde Road
31
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
317 ft·15 sec·Palo Verde Circle
32
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
145 ft·9 sec·Palo Verde Circle
33
Turn right
37 ft·2 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To manage the 7-hour and 27-minute duration effectively, plan for at least two designated stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you are facing a turn-heavy local drive, aim to depart early in the morning to tackle the more demanding sections while you are still fresh and alert. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 299.5-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway, as this is your longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. Because the entire route is a highway-heavy drive, ensure your vehicle is prepped for sustained speeds before you leave Fallon. Prioritizing these breaks will make the 381.5-mile distance feel much more manageable as you head toward Paradise.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.7 miles from Fallon, NV, or about 3h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 299.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.7 miles or 3h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paradise, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fallon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fallon, NV
This is one driving day of about 381.5 miles and 7h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Fallon, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 299.5 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 372.9 and 379.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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372.9 mi into trip|~7h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76B–C
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
6
373.4 mi into trip|~7h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 76B
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
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374.4 mi into trip|~7h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
7
379 mi into trip|~7h 22m in
Take the exit toward Tropicana Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue
9
379.1 mi into trip|~7h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Bouleva...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$76.00 one way
$152.00 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg134 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$80.43
$160.86
premium
$5.59
$83.98
$167.95
diesel
$5.61
$84.23
$168.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
114.5
1
$40.06
$18.31
Efficient EV
95.4
1
$33.38
$15.26
EV Truck/SUV
152.6
1
$53.41
$24.42
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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
Fallon, NV
Evening
in Fallon on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paradise, NV
Evening
in Paradise on Saturday
Local time
7:46 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.
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
2 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
7h 27m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 355.2
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 drive is composed entirely of highway travel, offering a consistent experience as you navigate between your origin and destination. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a substantial 299.5-mile stretch of your trip. As you transition onto Silver Peak Road and the Purple Heart Highway, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to a more turn-heavy local experience. Expect a mix of long-distance cruising and more technical driving segments that require your full attention. The road's personality changes as you navigate these varied road types, keeping the experience engaging from start to finish.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 299.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 372.9 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 381.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 372.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 373.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 374.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 27m. Total distance: 381.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 27m 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 299.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Paradise, 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 372.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 373.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 374.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 14.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Paradise, NV before the return drive.
