Origin
Caliente, NV
Afternoon in Caliente on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caliente, NV to Paradise, NV
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
157.3 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caliente, NV
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Paradise, NV
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Trip Overview
Spanning 157.3 miles across Nevada, this drive from Caliente to Paradise typically takes about 3 hours and 14 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Great Basin Highway, the Las Vegas Freeway, and West Tropicana Avenue. Since the journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Plan to set aside roughly $31 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. It is a straightforward trip that balances small-town origins with the bustle of the Paradise area, making it an efficient way to transition between regions.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.6 miles from Caliente, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention more than a standard interstate cruise would. Only 17% of this journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. The most significant portion of your travel occurs on the Great Basin Highway, which accounts for a 126.8-mile stretch of the route. Because of the technical nature of the path, you should prepare for a drive that feels more like a local transit experience than a high-speed highway haul. Stay focused, as the road character shifts significantly from the open stretches of the highway into the denser traffic patterns near your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Great Basin Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 126.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 93 / Front Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 14m 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: near the start (US 93 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 128.1 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.5 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 93 / Front Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 93 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
128.1 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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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
5
128.5 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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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 none lane.
7
154.8 mi into trip
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~3h 8m 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
154.9 mi into trip
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~3h 8m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Great Basin Highway | 126.8 mi | 2h 36m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 26.3 mi | 28m |
| West Tropicana Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Front Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US 93 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Palo Verde Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Palo Verde Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Great Basin Highway
— 126.8 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caliente, NV and Paradise, NV.
1
Start on Market Street
119 ft
·
10 sec
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Market Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
3
Continue on US 93
127 mi
·
2 hr 36 min
·
Great Basin Highway
4
Take the exit onto US 93
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
5
Merge onto I 15; US 93
26 mi
·
28 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Turn straight onto NV 593
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tropicana Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Palo Verde Road
10
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
317 ft
·
15 sec
·
Palo Verde Circle
11
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
145 ft
·
9 sec
·
Palo Verde Circle
12
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 14-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid the heaviest traffic near Paradise. You only have one planned stop on this route, so make sure to manage your fuel and rest needs efficiently before heading out. Keep in mind that the long 126.8-mile stretch on the Great Basin Highway offers limited services, so fill up your tank in Caliente to stay within your $31 fuel budget comfortably. Since you are dealing with a turn-heavy route, check your navigation frequently to ensure you don't miss transitions between the major roads. Taking a steady approach will help you navigate the transition from rural Nevada roads into the urban environment of your destination smoothly.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.6 miles from Caliente, NV, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.8 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.6 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
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 Caliente, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Caliente, NV
This is one driving day of about 157.3 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Caliente, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Great Basin Highway for about 126.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.6 mi from Caliente, NV · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.6 miles from Caliente, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Great Basin Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.8 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Paradise, NV.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.31 one way
$62.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $33.06 | $66.12 |
| premium | $5.59 | $34.60 | $69.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.95 | $69.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.76 | $6.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.02 | $10.07 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Paradise, NV
Afternoon in Paradise on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
21 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
3h 14m 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 Caliente, NV to Paradise, NV covers 157.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Great Basin Highway, Las Vegas Freeway, West Tropicana Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.6 miles from Caliente, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 93 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 128.1 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.5 miles (I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Caliente, NV to Paradise, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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