Connecting Paradise to Silver Springs, this 398.4-mile journey takes approximately 7 hours and 48 minutes to complete. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a single-day trip for those comfortable with sustained time behind the wheel. You should budget roughly $79 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. While the drive is manageable in one day, the winding nature of the roads means you will spend most of your time navigating local paths rather than cruising on major interstates. It is a straightforward trip if you value local roads over high-speed transit, but be prepared for a full day of driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
199.2 miles from Paradise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.3 mi
4h 50m
US 95 ALT
53.8 mi
1h 4m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
Purple Heart Highway
15.7 mi
18m
West Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Las Vegas Freeway
4.8 mi
5m
East Tropicana Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
US 95 Truck
1.4 mi
2m
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 Silver Springs, 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
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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
30 mi·38 min·US 95 ALT
36
Turn right onto Donner Trail
79 ft·8 sec·Donner Trail
37
Turn left
317 ft·13 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the nearly eight-hour duration, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you reach Silver Springs before dark. Plan for at least two designated stops to stretch your legs and refuel, as the technical nature of the turn-heavy local roads can be more taxing than interstate travel. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 262.3 miles on the Veterans Memorial Highway, verify your fuel levels before starting that segment to avoid any issues in remote areas. Use the flexibility of your two planned stops to break up the long highway portion, which accounts for the bulk of your travel time. Keeping your pace steady is essential for navigating the local road segments safely throughout the day.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.2 miles from Paradise, NV, or about 3h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 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 88 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.2 miles or 3h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Springs, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Paradise, NV
This is one driving day of about 398.4 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Paradise, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 24
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.
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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
$79.37 one way
$158.73 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$83.99
$167.99
premium
$5.59
$87.70
$175.39
diesel
$5.61
$87.96
$175.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119.5
1
$41.83
$19.12
Efficient EV
99.6
1
$34.86
$15.94
EV Truck/SUV
159.4
1
$55.78
$25.50
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Paradise, NV
Late night
in Paradise on Tuesday
Local time
4:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Silver Springs, NV
Late night
in Silver Springs on Tuesday
Local time
4:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
35 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
7h 48m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 27.5
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?
Expect a distinct shift in pace as you navigate this route, which relies on local roads rather than major interstates. With only 15% of the trip spent on highways, the character of the drive is defined by the 262.3-mile stretch along the Veterans Memorial Highway. You will find yourself navigating a turn-heavy path that demands constant attention compared to a standard freeway commute. The route utilizes US 95 ALT and Silver Peak Road to bridge the gap between your origin and destination. It is a technical drive that requires you to stay alert through the curves, offering a much more hands-on experience than a typical highway grind.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 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?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 398.4 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 0.2 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.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 48m. Total distance: 398.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 48m 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.
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 Silver Springs, 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 0.2 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 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Silver Springs, NV before the return drive.
