This 429.6-mile journey from Sunrise Manor to Indian Hills, Nevada, is estimated to take about 8 hours and 35 minutes of driving time. Given the duration and the route's 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, it's best split over two days. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $86. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a portion on Silver Peak Road. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout. With two planned stops, you can break up the longest stretch of 262.3 miles.
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
214.8 miles from Sunrise Manor, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.3 mi
4h 50m
US 95 ALT
50 mi
58m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
California Emigrant Trail
17.4 mi
21m
Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi
18m
East Cheyenne Avenue
7.4 mi
12m
Purple Heart Highway
7 mi
8m
West Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise Manor, NV and Indian Hills, NV.
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Start on this road
126 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right
90 ft·9 sec
3
Turn right onto Alto Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Alto Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Lamb Boulevard
0.5 mi·52 sec·North Lamb Boulevard
5
Turn left onto NV 574
7.4 mi·12 min·East Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NV 599
1.9 mi·3 min·North Rancho Drive
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Turn left onto NV 573
0.7 mi·1 min·West Craig Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·30 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, RenoUse the right lane.
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Merge onto I 11; US 95
7.0 mi·8 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi·46 sec·South 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·West Main Street
13
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
15
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·East Crook Avenue
16
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi·35 min·Silver Peak Road
18
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·28 sec·Cinnabar Way
19
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
22
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
24
Continue on US 95
23 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·US 95 Truck
26
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft·12 sec·US 95 Truck
27
Merge onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·US 95 ALT
29
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
30
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
27 mi·32 min·US 95 ALT
31
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi·5 min·Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
32
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
33
Merge onto US 50
17 mi·21 min·California Emigrant Trail
34
Continue on US 50
12 mi·18 min·Lincoln Highway
35
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi·15 sec·East William Street
36
Take the exit onto US 50
0.4 mi·25 sec·US 50
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
37
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
4.6 mi·5 min·Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
38
Turn left onto US 395
2.0 mi·3 min·South Carson Street
Use the left lane.
39
Turn right onto Mica Drive
0.2 mi·34 sec·Mica Drive
40
Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Vista Grande Boulevard
41
Turn right onto James Lee Park Road
66 ft·4 sec·James Lee Park Road
42
Arrive at destination
James Lee Park Road
Trip Plan
With an 8-hour and 35-minute estimated drive time, it's highly recommended to plan this trip over two days. Aim to start early on your first day to cover a significant portion, perhaps completing the longest stretch of 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Factor in your two stops strategically to rest and refuel, especially given the $86 estimated fuel cost. Pay close attention to the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route, as it will require more frequent adjustments and could extend your travel time beyond the estimate if you're not mindful. Ensure you have ample fuel before departing on any long segment.
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 214.8 miles from Sunrise Manor, NV, or about 4h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 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 95 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214.8 miles or 4h 15m 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 214.8 miles or 4h 15m
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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indian Hills, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sunrise Manor, 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 Sunrise Manor, NV
Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Indian Hills, NV
Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Sunrise Manor, 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 262.3 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 and 421.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Alto Avenue
Turn right onto Alto Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
11 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
5
11.4 mi into trip|~20m in|I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
421.9 mi into trip|~8h 24m in|US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: M...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$76.13 one way
$152.25 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg150 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$81.52
$163.05
premium
$5.04
$85.28
$170.55
diesel
$4.80
$81.12
$162.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
128.9
1
$45.11
$20.62
Efficient EV
107.4
1
$37.59
$17.18
EV Truck/SUV
171.8
2
$60.14
$27.49
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Sunrise Manor, NV
Late night
in Sunrise Manor on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
88°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 10 to 15 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:59PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Destination
Indian Hills, NV
Late night
in Indian Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
SW 0 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:59PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
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
33 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 35m 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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 14.8
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 429.6-mile route, with only 13% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent navigating local roads, interspersed with stretches on Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which will require your full attention due to the numerous turns. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaging drive where you'll be actively managing your vehicle through varied road conditions.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 429.6 miles you will encounter 24 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Alto Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,706 ft1,828 ft
Total Climb
5,851 ft
Total Descent
2,903 ft
Highest Point
5,706 ft
~184.1 mi in
Elevation Range
3,878 ft
Notable High Points
5,706 ft at ~184.1 miles+1,420 ft prominence
4,543 ft at ~245.5 miles+22 ft prominence
4,333 ft at ~368.2 miles+48 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 35m 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.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 215 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Indian Hills, 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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Alto Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: 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 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 Indian Hills, NV before the return drive.
