Origin
Sun Valley, NV
Evening in Sun Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sun Valley, NV to Paradise, 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 50m
Distance
440.6 mi
709 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$88
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 42m
★
6 AM
8h 50m
8 AM
9h 6m
10 AM
8h 56m
12 PM
8h 54m
3 PM
8h 57m
5 PM
9h 5m
8 PM
8h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sun Valley, NV
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Paradise, NV
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Trip Overview
This 440.6-mile journey from Sun Valley, NV to Paradise, NV will take approximately 8 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Given the duration, splitting this trip over two recommended days is a wise choice, allowing for a more relaxed pace. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Silver Peak Road, with some sections of US 95 ALT. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $88. This route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience across the Mountain West region, making it more of an exploration than a direct point-to-point dash.
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
220.3 miles from Sun Valley, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.4 mi | 4h 50m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| US 95 ALT | 26.7 mi | 32m |
| North Main Street | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| USA Parkway | 19 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| East Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Valley, NV and Paradise, NV.
1
Start on East 6th Avenue
59 ft
·
4 sec
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East 6th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Leon Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Leon Drive
3
Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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East 5th Avenue
4
Turn left onto NV 443
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Sun Valley Boulevard
5
Continue on NV 443
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clear Acre Lane
6
Turn left
313 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
8
Merge onto US 395
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 68
Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80: Sparks, Elko
11
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Exit 32
Toward NV 439 South: Yerington, Las Vegas
14
Turn right onto NV 439
19 mi
·
29 min
·
USA Parkway
15
Continue on US 50
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
17
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
18
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95 ALT
19
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North Main Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
25
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
27
Continue on US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
29
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
30
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Silver Peak Road
31
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Silver Peak Road
32
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
33
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Crook Avenue
34
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
35
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
36
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
37
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South 2nd Street
38
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
39
Continue on I 11; US 95
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 76B–C
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Use the slight right lane.
41
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 76B
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
42
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
43
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
44
Merge onto I 15
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
47
Turn straight onto NV 593
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Palo Verde Road
49
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
317 ft
·
15 sec
·
Palo Verde Circle
50
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
145 ft
·
9 sec
·
Palo Verde Circle
51
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
52
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To best enjoy this 440.6-mile drive, plan for an overnight stop, as the 8-hour 50-minute duration suggests it's best split over two days. Consider starting your first day earlier in the morning to maximize daylight hours for navigation. With two stops planned, you'll have opportunities to break up the drive and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be spaced out in this region.
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 220.3 miles from Sun Valley, NV, or about 4h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 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 97 miles or 2h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 220.3 miles or 4h 30m 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 220.3 miles or 4h 30m
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 38m
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 Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley, NV
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Paradise, NV
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Sun Valley, 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 262.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
220 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 Mammoth Lakes, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
220 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 220 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 220.3 miles from Sun Valley, 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 262.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 220 miles or 4.4 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 355 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 438.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 395 South: Reno, Carson City
7
432 mi into trip
|
~8h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76B–C
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
7
433.5 mi into trip
|
~8h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
7
438 mi into trip
|
~8h 44m 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
9
438.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 44m 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
$87.77 one way
$175.55 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
154 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $92.89 | $185.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $96.98 | $193.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $97.28 | $194.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 154.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 132.2 | 1 | $46.26 | $21.15 |
| Efficient EV | 110.2 | 1 | $38.55 | $17.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 176.2 | 2 | $61.68 | $28.20 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
52 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
Paradise, NV
Evening in Paradise on Saturday
Local time
6:20 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
19 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 50m 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
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 410.2
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' profile for this Nevada excursion. With only an 11% highway share, most of your time will be spent on local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway and Silver Peak Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 262.4 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, so be prepared for extended periods on this main artery. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, anticipate a more engaging driving experience with frequent directional changes as you traverse the landscape.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 35 significant decision points across 440.6 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 432 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 433.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Sun Valley, NV to Paradise, NV, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
Las Vegas
22.5 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 50m 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 262.4 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 220 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 432 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 433.5 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 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.7 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.
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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