Origin
Milan, TN
Evening in Milan on Saturday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milan, TN to Henderson, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28h 59m
Distance
1668.4 mi
2,685 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$261
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
28h 33m
★
6 AM
28h 59m
8 AM
29h 52m
10 AM
29h 18m
12 PM
29h 13m
3 PM
29h 20m
5 PM
29h 49m
8 PM
28h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milan, TN
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Henderson, NV
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Milan, Tennessee, to Henderson, Nevada, is a significant cross-country undertaking covering 1,668.4 miles. You should budget approximately 28 hours and 59 minutes of pure driving time, making this a multi-day journey rather than a quick trip. We recommend planning for at least three days on the road to keep your pace manageable. Transitioning from the Southeast to the Mountain West involves a substantial change in landscape, and you should prepare for a fuel budget of around $253. Since this is a long-distance drive, it is best approached with a structured itinerary that accounts for eight planned stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Best split across 3 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
8 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
834.2 miles from Milan, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 994.2 mi | 16h 50m |
| I 40 | 534.2 mi | 9h 12m |
| Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway | 66.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Medina Highway | 11 mi | 14m |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | 10.6 mi | 10m |
| US 45E | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| US 93 BUS | 6.2 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 994.2 mi, about 16h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan, TN and Henderson, NV.
1
Start on South Main Street
7 ft
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5 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Williamson Street
254 ft
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14 sec
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Williamson Street
3
Turn right onto US 45E
2.4 mi
·
5 min
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South 1st Street
4
Continue on US 45E
11 mi
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14 min
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Medina Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 45E
7.6 mi
·
11 min
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US 45E
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Merge onto I 40; US 412
69 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
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I 40; US 412
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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I 40
Exit 10A-B
Toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
11 mi
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13 min
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I 40
Exit 10B
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
454 mi
·
7 hr 43 min
·
I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi
·
14 min
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Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Crosstown Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
4.7 mi
·
5 min
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Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 40; US 270
65 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 40
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 40
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on I 40
905 mi
·
15 hr 17 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 93
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
20
Turn slight right onto US 93
222 ft
·
7 sec
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US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto US 93
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Beale Street
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 93
66 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 93
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hoover Dam Bypass
24
Take the exit onto US 93 BUS
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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US 93 BUS
Exit 2
Toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 93 BUS
Exit 2
Toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on US 93 BUS
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boulder City Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 17B
Toward NV 582: Boulder Highway
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto South Boulder Highway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
North Boulder Highway
Trip Plan
To tackle this 1,668.4-mile route effectively, split your drive into three balanced segments to avoid driver fatigue. Start your mornings early to maximize daylight, especially when navigating the long, uninterrupted stretches that define the majority of your transit. With eight planned stops, use these intervals to stretch and refuel efficiently, keeping your $253 fuel budget in mind as you cross state lines. Keep a close eye on your vehicle's performance during the long haul on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as this segment alone covers more than half of your total distance. Planning your overnight stays ahead of time will help you maintain a consistent pace as you move from Tennessee toward Nevada.
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 3-day trip.
Plan roughly 8 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 834.2 miles from Milan, TN, or about 14h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 994.2 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 220 miles or 4h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 834.2 miles or 14h 32m 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 556.1 miles or 9h 45m
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 27h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Milan, TN 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 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Milan, TN
Aim for roughly 556 miles and 9.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 556 miles and 9.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Finish the approach into Henderson, NV
Aim for roughly 556 miles and 9.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Milan, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 3-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 8 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 994.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Early stop town
Coffee and fuel
417 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
834 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 Memphis, TX
Late stop town
Final reset
1251 mi into the route
Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break
This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Henderson, NV.
Overnight Options
Night 1
556 mi · about 9.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Denison, TX after about 556 miles or 9.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
1112 mi · about 19.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Albuquerque, NM after about 1112 miles or 19.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 834.2 miles from Milan, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 994.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 556 miles or 9.7 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 90.6 and 1664.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
90.6 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10B
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
9
568.7 mi into trip
|
~9h 59m in
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I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
8
1652.6 mi into trip
|
~28h 34m in
|
US 93 BUS
Take the exit onto US 93 BUS toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead
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 2
Toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder Ci...
8
1652.8 mi into trip
|
~28h 34m in
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US 93 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
7
1664.4 mi into trip
|
~28h 52m in
Take the exit toward NV 582: Boulder Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17B
Toward NV 582: Boulder Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$260.84 one way
$521.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
584 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $286.39 | $572.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $321.07 | $642.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $368.36 | $736.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$261
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$496–$691
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 583.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $175 in charging · 6 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 500.5 | 6 | $175.18 | $80.08 |
| Efficient EV | 417.1 | 4 | $145.98 | $66.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 667.4 | 8 | $233.58 | $106.78 |
Gas CO2
584 kg
EV CO2
195 kg (67% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 6 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
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
Henderson, NV
Evening in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
6:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Paris, TX
417 mi in
56°F
Memphis, TX
834 mi in
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
2 hours earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28h 59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a serious commitment to interstate travel, as highway driving accounts for 33% of your journey. You will spend a massive portion of your trip on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which constitutes a 994.2-mile stretch of your route. The experience shifts from the familiar infrastructure of the Southeast to the expansive corridors of the Mountain West via I-40. As you near the end of your trip, the transition to the Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway signals your arrival in the desert region. Be ready for long, steady hours behind the wheel, as much of this route is defined by these primary, high-speed thoroughfares.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 994.2 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
At 28h 59m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 90.6 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 1668.4 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 90.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 568.7 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1652.6 miles (US 93 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,806 ft
213 ft
Total Climb
7,455 ft
Total Descent
6,007 ft
Highest Point
6,806 ft
~1430.1 mi in
Elevation Range
6,593 ft
Notable High Points
6,536 ft at ~1191.7 miles
+335 ft prominence
6,806 ft at ~1430.1 miles
+1,133 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milan, TN and Henderson, NV, road signs point toward Little Rock, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo and Las Vegas.
Little Rock
90.5 mi in
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~1h 47m
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via I 40
State Capitol
568.7 mi in
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~9h 59m
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via I 40; US 270
Edmond
568.7 mi in
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~9h 59m
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via I 40; US 270
Amarillo
568.7 mi in
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~9h 59m
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via I 40; US 270
Las Vegas
1580.9 mi in
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~27h 9m
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via US 93
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
28h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-haul drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 994.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 3-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 556 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 Henderson, 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 8 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 90.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 568.7 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1652.6 miles (US 93 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 29.0 hours each way, a round trip means 58.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Henderson, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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