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Trip from Bunkerville, NV to Paradise, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

86.4 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bunkerville, NV, NV

Bunkerville, NV

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census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Paradise, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bunkerville, NV to Paradise, NV covers 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Las Vegas Freeway, Riverside Road, West Tropicana Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.1 miles on Las Vegas Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.2 miles from Bunkerville, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 86.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 86.4 miles, with most of the trip on Las Vegas Freeway and Riverside Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.1 miles on Las Vegas Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Las Vegas Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 74.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Las Vegas Freeway and Riverside Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NV 170 / Riverside Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NV 170 / Riverside Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | NV 170 / Riverside Road

At end of road, turn right onto NV 170 / Riverside Road

Navigation decision point

5
9.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway

Merge onto I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
83.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m 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
84 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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...
4
86.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | Palo Verde Circle

Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Las Vegas Freeway 74.1 mi 1h 16m
Riverside Road 8.8 mi 15m
West Tropicana Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
North First West Street 0.3 mi 1m
Palo Verde Road 0.2 mi <1m
Palo Verde Circle <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Las Vegas Freeway — 74.1 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bunkerville, NV and Paradise, NV.

1

Start on North First West Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · North First West Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto NV 170

8.8 mi · 15 min · Riverside Road
3

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
4

Merge onto I 15

74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 37 Toward Tropicana Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

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.
7

Turn straight onto NV 593

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto Palo Verde Road

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Palo Verde Road
9

Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle

317 ft · 15 sec · Palo Verde Circle
10

Continue on Palo Verde Circle

145 ft · 9 sec · Palo Verde Circle
11

Turn right

37 ft · 2 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.2 miles from Bunkerville, NV, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.2 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 23m

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 Bunkerville, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bunkerville, NV

This is one driving day of about 86.4 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bunkerville, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Las Vegas Freeway for about 74.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.2 mi from Bunkerville, NV · 51m into the drive

census designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sunrise Manor, NV

43 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Moapa Valley, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sunrise Manor, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.2 miles from Bunkerville, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Las Vegas Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.1 miles.

Arriving in Paradise, NV

The final approach into Paradise, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

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 ~40 min detour Free near mile 74.5
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.21 one way

$34.42 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $18.22 $36.43
premium $5.59 $19.02 $38.04
diesel $5.61 $19.08 $38.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.9 0 $9.07 $4.15
Efficient EV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46
EV Truck/SUV 34.6 0 $12.10 $5.53

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Bunkerville, NV

Late night in Bunkerville on Saturday

Local time

1:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paradise, NV

Late night in Paradise on Saturday

Local time

1:36 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.

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

22 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

1h 39m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bunkerville, NV to Paradise, NV covers 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Las Vegas Freeway, Riverside Road, West Tropicana Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.2 miles from Bunkerville, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NV 170 / Riverside Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 15 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bunkerville, 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.

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