If you are looking to travel from Laughlin to Paradise, Nevada, expect a straightforward 93.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Mountain West region, making it an easy trip to complete in a single day. You can budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite affordable for a cross-state drive. Because the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have extra time to explore. Use this route as a convenient way to transition from the riverfront atmosphere of Laughlin to the urban environment of Paradise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.5 miles from Laughlin, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
53.9 mi
56m
Laughlin Highway
18.2 mi
21m
Purple Heart Highway
13.4 mi
15m
East Tropicana Avenue
3.9 mi
7m
Boulder City Bypass
1.3 mi
1m
Laughlin Civic Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Paradise Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Palo Verde Circle
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 53.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laughlin, NV and Paradise, NV.
1
Start on this road
146 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto F Street
167 ft·19 sec·F Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Laughlin Civic Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Laughlin Civic Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto NV 163
18 mi·21 min·Laughlin Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
6
Merge onto US 95
54 mi·56 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on NV 173
0.2 mi·21 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·32 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
9
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
1.3 mi·1 min·Boulder City Bypass
10
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
13 mi·15 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 68Toward Tropicana Avenue, McCarran International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto NV 593
3.9 mi·7 min·East Tropicana Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto Paradise Road
0.2 mi·33 sec·Paradise Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left
361 ft·27 sec
15
At end of road, turn right onto Palo Verde Road
40 ft·5 sec·Palo Verde Road
16
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
317 ft·15 sec·Palo Verde Circle
17
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
145 ft·9 sec·Palo Verde Circle
18
Turn right
37 ft·2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 47-minute drive, you have the benefit of total flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily plan your day without the pressure of long-haul logistics or the need for multiple rest stops. Before heading out, ensure your tank is ready for the $19 fuel expense, as the local roads may lead to variable consumption rates compared to steady highway cruising. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between the three main highways to avoid missing any turns on this technical route. Packing some water and snacks is always a smart move, even for a short trip, to keep you comfortable while navigating the local road network.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.5 miles from Laughlin, NV, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.9 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.5 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Laughlin, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laughlin, NV
This is one driving day of about 93.1 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Laughlin, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 53.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 92.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Laughlin Civic Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Laughlin Civic Drive
Navigation decision point
5
19.3 mi into trip|~24m in|US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
73.2 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: La...
8
88.5 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Tropicana Avenue, McCarran International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 68
Toward Tropicana Avenue, McCarran International...
6
92.7 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|Paradise Road
Turn left onto Paradise Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.55 one way
$37.09 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$19.63
$39.26
premium
$5.59
$20.49
$40.99
diesel
$5.61
$20.56
$41.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.9
0
$9.78
$4.47
Efficient EV
23.3
0
$8.15
$3.72
EV Truck/SUV
37.2
0
$13.03
$5.96
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Laughlin, NV
Evening
in Laughlin on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
85°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
27 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
1h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route does not rely on traditional highway travel. You will navigate using a combination of Veterans Memorial Highway, Laughlin Highway, and Purple Heart Highway to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the 53.9-mile stretch along Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. Since the highway share is 0%, be prepared for more frequent turns and local traffic patterns. This profile creates a more engaged driving experience compared to the monotonous pace often found on major interstates.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.9 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Laughlin Civic 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 93.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Laughlin Civic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Laughlin, NV to Paradise, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Henderson along the way.
Henderson
73.2 mi in|~1h 21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 93.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 (Laughlin Civic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Paradise, NV before heading back.
