Origin
Paradise, NV
Late night in Paradise on Tuesday
Local time
2:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradise, NV to Dayton, NV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 14m
Distance
418.4 mi
673 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 7m
★
6 AM
8h 15m
8 AM
8h 30m
10 AM
8h 20m
12 PM
8h 19m
3 PM
8h 21m
5 PM
8h 30m
8 PM
8h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paradise, NV
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Dayton, NV
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Trip Overview
This 418.4-mile journey from Paradise to Dayton, Nevada, is best tackled over two days, with an estimated driving time of 8 hours and 14 minutes. You'll be navigating a route with a significant portion on local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Budget around $83 for fuel, and plan for at least two stops along the way. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Given the duration and road type, splitting this into an overnight stay is highly recommended for a more relaxed experience.
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
209.2 miles from Paradise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m 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 |
| California Emigrant Trail | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Ramsey Weeks Cutoff | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise, NV and Dayton, NV.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
145 ft
·
12 sec
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Palo Verde Circle
3
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
317 ft
·
15 sec
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Palo Verde Circle
4
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
467 ft
·
23 sec
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Palo Verde Road
5
Turn right
427 ft
·
31 sec
6
Turn right
151 ft
·
16 sec
7
Turn left onto University Center Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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University Center Drive
Toward Las Vegas
8
Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Tropicana Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 15 North
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 15
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 42A
Toward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42A
Toward US 95 North: Reno
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 42A
Toward US 95 North: Reno
14
Merge onto I 11; US 95
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 2nd Street
17
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
20
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
21
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Silver Peak Road
23
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
24
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
27
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
29
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
30
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 95 Truck
31
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 95 Truck
32
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
33
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
34
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
35
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
36
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
37
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
38
Merge onto US 50
17 mi
·
21 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
39
Continue on US 50
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
40
Turn right onto Second Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Second Avenue
41
At end of road, turn left onto FAS 803
141 ft
·
8 sec
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Pike Street
42
Turn right onto Logan Alley
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Logan Alley
43
Arrive at destination
Shady Lane
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour and 14-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight. With two recommended days, aim to cover roughly half the distance on day one, allowing for a comfortable pace and two planned stops. The extensive mileage on Veterans Memorial Highway (262.3 miles) means you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on longer segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be more spread out on these local roads.
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 209.2 miles from Paradise, NV, or about 4h 2m 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 92 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.2 miles or 4h 2m 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 209.2 miles or 4h 2m
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 6h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Paradise, 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 Paradise, NV
Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Dayton, NV
Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Paradise, 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
209 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 Tonopah, NVOvernight Options
Night 1
209 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Tonopah, NV after about 209 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 209.2 miles from Paradise, 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 209 miles or 4.1 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 275 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 418.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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University Center Drive
Turn left onto University Center Drive toward Las Vegas
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward Las Vegas
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King
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 42A
Toward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 95 North: Reno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 42A
Toward US 95 North: Reno
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 95 North: Reno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 42A
Toward US 95 North: Reno
6
418.3 mi into trip
|
~8h 14m in
|
FAS 803 / Pike Street
At end of road, turn left onto FAS 803 / Pike Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$83.35 one way
$166.70 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
146 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $88.21 | $176.42 |
| premium | $5.59 | $92.10 | $184.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $92.38 | $184.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.5 | 1 | $43.93 | $20.08 |
| Efficient EV | 104.6 | 1 | $36.61 | $16.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 167.4 | 2 | $58.58 | $26.78 |
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 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.
Destination
Dayton, NV
Late night in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
2:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
14 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 14m 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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 28.9
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' for much of this 418.4-mile route, with only 13% on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, so be prepared for extended periods on less direct roads. This profile suggests a driving experience that requires more attention and less of a high-speed cruise. You'll likely experience a variety of road conditions and speeds as you transition between different local routes.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 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?
9/10
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 0.3 miles in near University Center Drive.
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 27 significant decision points across 418.4 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 0.3 miles (University Center Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Paradise, 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?
Solo Traveler
8h 14m 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 209 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 Dayton, 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 0.3 miles (University Center Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 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 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dayton, 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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