This 451.1-mile journey from Spring Creek, NV to Paradise, NV will take you approximately 8 hours and 36 minutes to complete. Given the duration, it's best planned as a 2-day trip, allowing you to break up the drive comfortably. You'll primarily navigate via the Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $90. This drive offers a local feel, moving within the Mountain West region of Nevada. With just two recommended stops, make sure to plan your breaks strategically.
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
225.6 miles from Spring Creek, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Great Basin Highway
218.8 mi
4h 4m
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
47.7 mi
44m
Las Vegas Freeway
26.3 mi
28m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi
26m
Lamoille Highway
12.1 mi
17m
North 4th Street
1.6 mi
4m
West Tropicana Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Great Basin Highway
— 218.8 mi, about 4h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek, NV and Paradise, NV.
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Start on Frisco Drive
0.6 mi·2 min·Frisco Drive
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Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Glen Haven Drive
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Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto NV 227
2.1 mi·3 min·Lamoille Highway
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Enter roundabout onto NV 227
109 ft·3 sec·Lamoille Highway
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Continue on NV 227
10 mi·14 min·Lamoille Highway
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
0.9 mi·2 min·South 12th Street
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Turn right onto I 80 BUS
1.1 mi·2 min·East Idaho Street
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Turn left onto I 80 BUS
0.1 mi·17 sec·East Jennings Way
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Take the ramp onto I 80 BUS
0.4 mi·24 sec·I 80 BUS
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
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Merge onto I 80
48 mi·44 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 352Toward US 93: East Wells
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Turn right onto US 93
78 mi·1 hr 23 min·Great Basin Highway
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At end of road, turn right onto US 93
46 mi·49 min·Great Basin Highway
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Continue on US 93
1.6 mi·4 min·North 4th Street
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Continue on US 93
9.6 mi·15 min·Great Basin Highway
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Continue on US 93
1.6 mi·3 min·Aultman Street
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Turn left onto US 50; US 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on US 6
24 mi·26 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
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Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Continue on NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto US 93
85 mi·1 hr 34 min·Great Basin Highway
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Take the exit onto US 93
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
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Merge onto I 15; US 93
26 mi·28 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Turn straight onto NV 593
1.6 mi·3 min·West Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
0.2 mi·57 sec·Palo Verde Road
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Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
317 ft·15 sec·Palo Verde Circle
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Continue on Palo Verde Circle
145 ft·9 sec·Palo Verde Circle
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Turn right
37 ft·2 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-day drive, consider an early morning departure on your first day to cover a significant portion of the 451.1 miles. With a longest stretch of 218.8 miles, you'll want to ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on that segment. Plan for your two stops to be spaced out, perhaps one mid-day and another as you decide where to rest for the night. The estimated $90 fuel cost is a good budget to keep in mind, but always factor in a buffer. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, double-checking your navigation before leaving your overnight stop is crucial.
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 225.6 miles from Spring Creek, NV, or about 4h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.8 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 99 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.6 miles or 4h 19m 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 225.6 miles or 4h 19m
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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paradise, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spring Creek, 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 Spring Creek, NV
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Paradise, NV
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Spring Creek, 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 Great Basin Highway for about 218.8 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 64.1 and 448.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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64.1 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 93: East Wells
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 352
Toward US 93: East Wells
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421.9 mi into trip|~8h in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
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422.3 mi into trip|~8h 1m in|I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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448.6 mi into trip|~8h 30m in
Take the exit toward Tropicana Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue
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448.8 mi into trip|~8h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Bouleva...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$89.86 one way
$179.73 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg158 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$95.10
$190.21
premium
$5.59
$99.30
$198.59
diesel
$5.61
$99.60
$199.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$90
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$220–$330
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
135.3
1
$47.37
$21.65
Efficient EV
112.8
1
$39.47
$18.04
EV Truck/SUV
180.4
2
$63.15
$28.87
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 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 15, 2026
Origin
Spring Creek, NV
Evening
in Spring Creek on Saturday
Local time
6:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paradise, NV
Evening
in Paradise on Saturday
Local time
6:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 36m 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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 435.6
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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 6% of the journey on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on more localized roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 218.8 miles along the Great Basin Highway. This suggests a drive that requires frequent navigation adjustments rather than long periods of steady highway cruising. The road's character likely evolves throughout the trip, moving from more open stretches to more intricate local routes as you approach your destination.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 218.8 mi on Great Basin Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 64.1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 451.1 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 421.9 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 422.3 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 36m 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 218.8 miles on Great Basin 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 226 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 Paradise, 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 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 421.9 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 422.3 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Paradise, NV before the return drive.
