This 464.7-mile journey from Henderson, NV to Incline Village, NV will take approximately 9 hours and 19 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's best to plan for an overnight stop, making it a comfortable 2-day trip. You'll be traversing roads primarily within the Mountain West region, starting and ending in Nevada. Expect a fuel cost of around $93 for this drive. The route features a low highway share of 15%, indicating a more local and turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With 2 planned stops, you can break up the drive effectively.
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
232.4 miles from Henderson, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.3 mi
4h 50m
US 95 ALT
50 mi
58m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
Purple Heart Highway
31 mi
35m
Lincoln Highway
22 mi
33m
California Emigrant Trail
17.4 mi
21m
NV 28
13.2 mi
22m
West Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, NV and Incline Village, NV.
1
Start on North Boulder Highway
16 ft·5 sec·North Boulder Highway
2
Turn left onto NV 564
1.6 mi·3 min·East Lake Mead Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·40 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las VegasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
31 mi·35 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi·46 sec·South 2nd Street
7
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·West Main Street
8
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
10
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·East Crook Avenue
11
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi·35 min·Silver Peak Road
13
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·28 sec·Cinnabar Way
14
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
17
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
19
Continue on US 95
23 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·US 95 Truck
21
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft·12 sec·US 95 Truck
22
Merge onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·US 95 ALT
24
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
25
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi·32 min·US 95 ALT
26
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi·5 min·Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
28
Merge onto US 50
17 mi·21 min·California Emigrant Trail
29
Continue on US 50
12 mi·18 min·Lincoln Highway
30
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi·15 sec·East William Street
31
Take the exit onto US 50
0.4 mi·25 sec·US 50
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
32
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
4.6 mi·5 min·Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
33
Continue on US 50
9.7 mi·14 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward NV 28 North: Sand Harbor, Incline Village
35
Turn straight onto NV 28
13 mi·22 min·NV 28
36
Enter roundabout onto NV 28
273 ft·5 sec·Tahoe Boulevard
37
Continue on NV 28
20 ft·0 sec·Tahoe Boulevard
38
Arrive at destination
NV 28
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 9-hour, 19-minute drive, consider leaving Henderson early in the morning on your first day. Splitting the 464.7 miles over two days is highly recommended, with one overnight stop. Plan your second stop strategically to break up the 262.3-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you move onto less populated sections of US 95 ALT and Silver Peak Road, where services might be less frequent. Budgeting around $93 for fuel should cover your needs.
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 232.4 miles from Henderson, NV, or about 4h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 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 102 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 232.4 miles or 4h 30m 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 232.4 miles or 4h 30m
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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Incline Village, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Henderson, 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 Henderson, NV
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Incline Village, NV
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Henderson, 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 262.3 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 451.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway
Turn left onto NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: La...
5
2.2 mi into trip|~3m in|I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
436.6 mi into trip|~8h 35m in|US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: M...
5
451.3 mi into trip|~8h 56m in
Take the exit toward NV 28 North: Sand Harbor, Incline Village
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 162.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
139.4
1
$48.79
$22.31
Efficient EV
116.2
1
$40.66
$18.59
EV Truck/SUV
185.9
2
$65.06
$29.74
Gas CO2
163 kg
EV CO2
54 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Henderson, NV
Evening
in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
6:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Incline Village, NV
Evening
in Incline Village on Saturday
Local time
6:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
13 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
9h 19m 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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 32
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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 15% of the route on highways. You'll experience a varied road personality, transitioning from Veterans Memorial Highway to US 95 ALT and Silver Peak Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a significant period of consistent driving before you encounter more frequent turns and local road segments. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires more attention to navigation and less on high-speed travel.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway.
Driving Effort6/10
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 464.7 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Henderson, NV and Incline Village, NV, road signs point toward Gardnerville and Lake Tahoe.
Gardnerville
436.6 mi in|~8h 35m|via US 50
Lake Tahoe
436.6 mi in|~8h 35m|via US 50
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 19m 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 262.3 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 232 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 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 Incline Village, 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: near the start (NV 564 / East Lake Mead Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 9.3 hours each way, a round trip means 18.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Incline Village, NV before the return drive.
