This 456.1-mile journey from Paradise, Nevada, to Incline Village, Nevada, will take approximately 9 hours and 12 minutes of driving time. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, it's best planned as a two-day trip, especially since it involves 2 planned stops. You'll be traversing through the Mountain West region for the entirety of this drive. Expect a fuel cost of around $91 for this route. The drive offers a turn-heavy local experience rather than long stretches of interstate travel. This route is a solid option if you're looking for a more engaging drive within Nevada.
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
228 miles from Paradise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 27m 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
Lincoln Highway
22 mi
33m
California Emigrant Trail
17.4 mi
21m
Purple Heart Highway
15.7 mi
18m
NV 28
13.2 mi
22m
West Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,994 veh/hr typical
· worst 7,205
Quietest
2 AM
~1,431 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 3 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise, NV and Incline Village, NV.
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Start on this road
37 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
145 ft·12 sec·Palo Verde Circle
3
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
317 ft·15 sec·Palo Verde Circle
4
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
467 ft·23 sec·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·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 NorthUse 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 42AToward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L KingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 42AToward US 95 North: RenoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Exit 42AToward 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
12 mi·18 min·Lincoln Highway
40
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi·15 sec·East William Street
41
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
42
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
4.6 mi·5 min·Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
43
Continue on US 50
9.7 mi·14 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward NV 28 North: Sand Harbor, Incline Village
45
Turn straight onto NV 28
13 mi·22 min·NV 28
46
Enter roundabout onto NV 28
273 ft·5 sec·Tahoe Boulevard
47
Continue on NV 28
20 ft·0 sec·Tahoe Boulevard
48
Arrive at destination
NV 28
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 9-hour drive, consider splitting it over two days to avoid fatigue. Plan for your two stops strategically, perhaps after the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway. While the fuel cost is estimated at $91, it's always wise to start with a full tank. Leaving early in the morning, especially on the first day, can help you maximize daylight hours for navigation. Be mindful of the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route; pay close attention to your GPS and road signs to ensure you don't miss any crucial turns.
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 228 miles from Paradise, NV, or about 4h 27m 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 100 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 228 miles or 4h 27m 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 228 miles or 4h 27m
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 44m
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 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 228 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Incline Village, NV
Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$93.14 one way
$186.28 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg160 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$99.09
$198.17
premium
$5.72
$102.69
$205.39
diesel
$5.35
$96.07
$192.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 159.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
136.8
1
$47.89
$21.89
Efficient EV
114
1
$39.91
$18.24
EV Truck/SUV
182.4
2
$63.85
$29.19
Gas CO2
160 kg
EV CO2
53 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Paradise, NV
Afternoon
in Paradise on Wednesday
Local time
12:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Clear
WSW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Incline Village, NV
Afternoon
in Incline Village on Wednesday
Local time
12:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
56°F
Silver Springs, NV
228 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
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
9h 12m 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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 31.5
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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 16% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, and Silver Peak Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a driving experience that involves frequent changes in direction and potentially more varied road conditions compared to a typical interstate cruise. Be prepared for a more hands-on driving experience.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
48 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 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 28 significant decision points across 456.1 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 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; 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.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,437 ft2,054 ft
Total Climb
7,113 ft
Total Descent
2,730 ft
Highest Point
6,437 ft
~456.1 mi in
Elevation Range
4,383 ft
Notable High Points
3,625 ft at ~65.2 miles+688 ft prominence
5,409 ft at ~195.5 miles+523 ft prominence
4,977 ft at ~260.6 miles+91 ft prominence
4,603 ft at ~358.3 miles+347 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paradise, NV and Incline Village, NV, road signs point toward Gardnerville and Lake Tahoe.
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.
Top landmarks
•High Roller — ferris wheel in Las Vegas, Nevada
•Fountains of Bellagio — fountain in Las Vegas, Nevada
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 228 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: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; 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.
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 9.2 hours each way, a round trip means 18.4 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.
