Origin
Paradise, NV
Late night in Paradise on Sunday
Local time
1:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradise, NV to Las Vegas, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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Las Vegas, NV
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Trip Overview
Paradise, NV to Las Vegas, NV is 8.9 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Las Vegas Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two locations within the Mountain West region, specifically within Nevada. The route is primarily a freeway experience, making it a quick and straightforward journey. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination without feeling rushed. Consider this a simple hop rather than a significant road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| East Tropicana Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 93 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Center Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Las Vegas Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Palo Verde Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Palo Verde Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Las Vegas Freeway
— 4.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise, NV and Las Vegas, NV.
1
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 North
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 15
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 42B
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Downtown Las Vegas, Phoenix
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 93
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 93
Exit 42; 42B
Toward US 95 South, I 11 South: Phoenix, Downtown Las Vegas
13
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 75A
Toward Cashman Field
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Las Vegas Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto NV 579
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Bonanza Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
NV 579
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.9 — 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
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Downtown Las Vegas, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42B
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Do...
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Cashman Field
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75A
Toward Cashman Field
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Turn left onto NV 579 / East Bonanza Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.55 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Las Vegas, NV
Late night in Las Vegas on Sunday
Local time
1:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 57% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Las Vegas Freeway, where the longest uninterrupted stretch measures 4.9 miles. Expect a predominantly fast-paced journey with potential for traffic as you approach Las Vegas. The drive transitions from a more open freeway feel to urban transit as you get closer to your destination. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing; it's about efficient travel.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Las Vegas Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 8.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
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 Paradise, NV to Las Vegas, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
7.5 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on Las Vegas Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Las Vegas, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (University Center Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Las Vegas, NV before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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