Origin
Las Vegas, NV
Morning in Las Vegas on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Vegas, NV to Indian Hills, 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 28m
Distance
429.1 mi
691 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 21m
★
6 AM
8h 29m
8 AM
8h 44m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 35m
5 PM
8h 43m
8 PM
8h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Vegas, NV
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Indian Hills, NV
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Trip Overview
This 429.1-mile journey from Las Vegas, NV, to Indian Hills, NV, will take approximately 8 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. With a recommended two-day split, it's best suited for an overnight stay rather than a single day trip. You'll be navigating primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a significant portion on Silver Peak Road contributing to its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $85. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout 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
214.6 miles from Las Vegas, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .
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 | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| California Emigrant Trail | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas, NV and Indian Hills, NV.
1
Start on NV 579
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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East Bonanza Road
2
Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard
468 ft
·
9 sec
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North Casino Center Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
17 mi
·
20 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
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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
Turn left onto US 395
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Carson Street
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto Mica Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mica Drive
35
Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vista Grande Boulevard
36
Turn right onto James Lee Park Road
66 ft
·
4 sec
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James Lee Park Road
37
Arrive at destination
James Lee Park Road
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour and 28-minute estimated duration, planning for two days is a wise choice to avoid fatigue. Aim to start early to maximize daylight hours, especially considering the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With only two suggested stops and a longest stretch of over 260 miles, be sure to fuel up whenever you see a station, as services can be sparse. The $85 fuel cost is an estimate, so monitor your gauge closely. Breaking the drive into two days will allow you to enjoy the journey more comfortably and safely.
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 214.6 miles from Las Vegas, NV, or about 4h 8m 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 94 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214.6 miles or 4h 8m 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 214.6 miles or 4h 8m
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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indian Hills, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Indian Hills, NV
Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Las Vegas, 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
215 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 Lone Pine, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
215 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lone Pine, CA after about 215 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 214.6 miles from Las Vegas, 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 262.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 215 miles or 4.2 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 421.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Casino Center Boulevard
Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: El...
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m 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.
4
117.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
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US 95 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 95 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
421.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 17m in
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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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.48 one way
$170.96 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $90.47 | $180.93 |
| premium | $5.59 | $94.45 | $188.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.74 | $189.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.7 | 1 | $45.06 | $20.60 |
| Efficient EV | 107.3 | 1 | $37.55 | $17.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171.6 | 2 | $60.07 | $27.46 |
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.
Destination
Indian Hills, NV
Morning in Indian Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
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
8h 28m 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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 14.8
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, with only 13% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This route is characterized by its more intricate navigation and less reliance on high-speed freeways, suggesting a more intimate, ground-level exploration of the Nevada landscape. The road's personality will likely shift as you move from more established routes to the more localized Silver Peak Road.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 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 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Casino Center Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 429.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.2 miles (North Casino Center Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Las Vegas, NV
Full guide →Situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert, Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada. Nicknamed Sin City, Las Vegas and its surrounding communities are famed for their mega-casino resorts, often lavishly decorated with names and themes meant to evoke romance, mystery, and exotic destinations. Along the brightly-lit Strip through the center of the city, visitors will find all manner of amusements and entertainment: circuses, stage shows, thrill rides, erotica, exotic animals, fine dining restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, and elaborate fountain displays, to say nothing of the age-old allure of gambling and drinking.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 28m 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 215 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 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 Indian Hills, 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 0.2 miles (North Casino Center Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 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 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Indian Hills, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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