Origin
Paradise, NV
Evening in Paradise on Saturday
Local time
6:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradise, NV to Winnemucca, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 54m
Distance
475.6 mi
765 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$95
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 46m
★
6 AM
8h 54m
8 AM
9h 10m
10 AM
9h 0m
12 PM
8h 58m
3 PM
9h 0m
5 PM
9h 9m
8 PM
8h 49m
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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Winnemucca, NV
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Trip Overview
This 475.6-mile journey from Paradise, NV to Winnemucca, NV will take approximately 8 hours and 54 minutes to complete. Given the duration, it's best split over two days, with an estimated fuel cost of $95. You'll be traveling primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway, Tonopah-Austin Road, and Battle Mountain Road. This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience through the Mountain West region of Nevada. With two recommended stops, you'll have opportunities to break up the drive, making it a manageable trip over a couple of days.
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
237.8 miles from Paradise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 184.2 mi | 3h 21m |
| Tonopah-Austin Road | 99.8 mi | 1h 48m |
| Battle Mountain Road | 86.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 51.8 mi | 50m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 184.2 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise, NV and Winnemucca, 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
·
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
4.8 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
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US 95
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Erie Street
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
24
Turn straight onto US 6
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
25
Turn left onto NV 376
100 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Tonopah-Austin Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Lincoln Highway
27
Continue on US 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
28
Continue on US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
29
Turn right onto NV 305
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Battle Mountain Road
30
Continue on NV 305
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
31
Turn left onto Broyles Ranch Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Broyles Ranch Road
32
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 80 West: Reno
33
Merge onto I 80
52 mi
·
50 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
34
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 178
Toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise
35
Turn left onto NV 289
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
36
Continue on I 80 BUS; NV 289
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Winnemucca Boulevard
37
Arrive at destination
I 80 BUS; NV 289
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-day trip, consider departing early on your first day to cover a good portion of the 475.6 miles. With two stops planned, pace yourself to avoid fatigue, especially during the longest stretch of 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services may be spaced out on these local roads. A practical tip for this route: since it's not a highway-dominated drive, be sure to have reliable navigation, as road conditions or unexpected turns could require adjustments to your plan.
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 237.8 miles from Paradise, NV, or about 4h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.2 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 105 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 237.8 miles or 4h 31m 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 237.8 miles or 4h 31m
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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winnemucca, 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 238 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Winnemucca, NV
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 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 184.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
238 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 Lone Pine, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
238 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lone Pine, CA after about 238 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 237.8 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 184.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 238 miles or 4.5 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 474.2 — 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
|
~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
474.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 50m in
Take the exit toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 178
Toward NV 289: Winnemucca, Boise
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$94.75 one way
$189.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
166 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $100.27 | $200.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $104.69 | $209.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $105.01 | $210.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 166.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 142.7 | 1 | $49.94 | $22.83 |
| Efficient EV | 118.9 | 1 | $41.62 | $19.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 190.2 | 2 | $66.58 | $30.44 |
Gas CO2
166 kg
EV CO2
56 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
Winnemucca, NV
Evening in Winnemucca on Saturday
Local time
6:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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 54m 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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 32.8
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' on this route, with 100% of your travel on roads that aren't interstates. The personality of this drive is less about high-speed cruising and more about navigating a series of connections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so be prepared for that significant segment. The road's character will likely involve a mix of conditions as you transition between the named local roads, requiring your attention throughout the 8-hour-plus drive.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 184.2 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 0.3 miles in near University Center Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 475.6 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 54m 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 184.2 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 238 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 Winnemucca, 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 8.9 hours each way, a round trip means 17.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Winnemucca, 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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