The drive from Battle Mountain, NV to Paradise, NV covers 422.4 miles and takes about 8h 1m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, NV 376, Battle Mountain Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
211.2 miles from Battle Mountain, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 1m drive with frequent turns across 422.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 184.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 413.9 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 422.4 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 413.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 414.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 415.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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413.9 mi into trip|~7h 47m 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
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414.3 mi into trip|~7h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 76B
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
7
415.3 mi into trip|~7h 50m 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
419.9 mi into trip|~7h 55m 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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420.1 mi into trip|~7h 56m 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...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
184.2 mi
3h 21m
NV 376
99.7 mi
1h 48m
Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi
1h 32m
Purple Heart Highway
15.8 mi
18m
Lincoln Highway
12.1 mi
18m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi
6m
Las Vegas Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 184.2 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Mountain, NV and Paradise, NV.
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Start on this road
65 ft·6 sec·this road
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Turn right onto I 80 BUS; NV 304
124 ft·8 sec·East Front Street
3
Turn left onto NV 305
1.6 mi·3 min·Broad Street
4
Continue on NV 305
86 mi·1 hr 32 min·Battle Mountain Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi·1 min·Lincoln Highway
6
Continue on US 50
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
7
Continue on US 50
11 mi·17 min·Lincoln Highway
8
Turn right onto NV 376
100 mi·1 hr 48 min·NV 376
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·31 sec
10
Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Erie Street
12
Continue on US 95
25 mi·28 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
14
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
15
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
17
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
18
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on I 11; US 95
16 mi·18 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 76B–CToward I 15 South: Los AngelesUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 76BToward I 15 South: Los Angeles
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 15 South: Los AngelesUse the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·54 sec
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
24
Merge onto I 15
3.3 mi·3 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
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.
27
Turn straight onto NV 593
1.6 mi·3 min·West Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
0.2 mi·57 sec·Palo Verde Road
29
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
317 ft·15 sec·Palo Verde Circle
30
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
145 ft·9 sec·Palo Verde Circle
31
Turn right
37 ft·2 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip 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 211.2 miles from Battle Mountain, NV, or about 4h 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 93 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.2 miles or 4h 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 211.2 miles or 4h
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 6h 49m
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 Battle Mountain, 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 Battle Mountain, NV
Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Paradise, NV
Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Battle Mountain, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 211.2 mi from Battle Mountain, NV
· 4h into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 393.3
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.15 one way
$168.29 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg148 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$89.05
$178.11
premium
$5.59
$92.98
$185.96
diesel
$5.61
$93.26
$186.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
126.7
1
$44.35
$20.28
Efficient EV
105.6
1
$36.96
$16.90
EV Truck/SUV
169
2
$59.14
$27.03
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
49 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Battle Mountain, NV
Morning
in Battle Mountain on Saturday
Local time
6:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paradise, NV
Morning
in Paradise on Saturday
Local time
6:09 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
8h 1m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Battle Mountain, NV to Paradise, NV covers 422.4 miles and takes about 8h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, NV 376, Battle Mountain Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 211 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 211.2 miles from Battle Mountain, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 422.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 413.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 414.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 415.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Battle Mountain, NV to Paradise, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
