Origin
Dayton, NV
Morning in Dayton on Thursday
Local time
9:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, NV to Henderson, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 23m
Distance
426.4 mi
686 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 16m
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6 AM
8h 24m
8 AM
8h 39m
10 AM
8h 29m
12 PM
8h 27m
3 PM
8h 30m
5 PM
8h 38m
8 PM
8h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, NV
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Henderson, NV
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Trip Overview
This 426.4-mile journey from Dayton to Henderson, Nevada, will take approximately 8 hours and 23 minutes of driving time. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, splitting this trip over two recommended days is a wise choice. You'll navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, and Purple Heart Highway, with only a 6% share of the drive being on highways. Budget around $85 for fuel. This route offers a consistent driving experience through the Mountain West region of Nevada, making it a straightforward road trip without significant regional shifts.
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
213.2 miles from Dayton, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this route, with just a small portion on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.4 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a driving experience that is more about navigating varied local roads than covering long distances on high-speed interstates. The profile indicates a need for attention to steering and road conditions as you transition between Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, and Purple Heart Highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 262.4 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 around 0.1 miles in near Second Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 20 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Second Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 107.7 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 109 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Second Avenue
Turn right onto Second Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
107.7 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Turn left onto US 95 Truck / Freedom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
109 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
7
421.9 mi into trip
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~8h 15m in
Take the exit toward Galleria Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64B
Toward Galleria Drive
5
423.4 mi into trip
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~8h 18m in
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North Boulder Highway
Turn right onto North Boulder Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.4 mi | 4h 50m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 28 mi | 32m |
| US 95 ALT | 26.7 mi | 32m |
| North Main Street | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| California Emigrant Trail | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| East Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Ramsey Weeks Cutoff | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, NV and Henderson, NV.
1
Start on Shady Lane
228 ft
·
10 sec
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Shady Lane
2
Continue on Logan Alley
361 ft
·
21 sec
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Logan Alley
3
Turn left onto FAS 803
141 ft
·
10 sec
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Pike Street
4
Turn right onto Second Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Second Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Lincoln Highway
6
Continue on US 50
18 mi
·
21 min
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California Emigrant Trail
7
Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
8
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi
·
32 min
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US 95 ALT
9
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Goldfield Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
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North Main Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi
·
25 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Plymire Street
15
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
17
Continue on US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
19
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Cinnabar Way
20
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Silver Peak Road
21
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Silver Peak Road
22
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Crook Avenue
24
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
25
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
27
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South 2nd Street
28
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Continue on I 11; US 95
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 64B
Toward Galleria Drive
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn left onto West Galleria Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Galleria Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Turn right onto North Boulder Highway
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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North Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on South Boulder Highway
141 ft
·
8 sec
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South Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
34
Arrive at destination
North Boulder Highway
Trip Plan
With a total duration of over 8 hours, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight for the driving segments. You'll have two planned stops, which should be sufficient for breaks and refueling. Given the extensive mileage on local roads, pay close attention to your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before setting off.
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 213.2 miles from Dayton, NV, or about 4h 16m 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 94 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 213.2 miles or 4h 16m 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 213.2 miles or 4h 16m
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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dayton, 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 Dayton, NV
Aim for roughly 213 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Henderson, NV
Aim for roughly 213 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Dayton, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 213.2 mi from Dayton, NV · 4h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
213 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 Big Pine, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
213 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Pine, CA after about 213 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 213.2 miles from Dayton, 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 213 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Henderson, NV
The final approach into Henderson, 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 Henderson, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Henderson, NV with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$84.94 one way
$169.89 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
149 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $89.90 | $179.79 |
| premium | $5.59 | $93.86 | $187.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.14 | $188.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 149.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 127.9 | 1 | $44.77 | $20.47 |
| Efficient EV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.31 | $17.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 170.6 | 2 | $59.70 | $27.29 |
Gas CO2
149 kg
EV CO2
50 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
Henderson, NV
Morning in Henderson on Thursday
Local time
9:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
2 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 23m 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 Dayton, NV to Henderson, NV covers 426.4 miles and takes about 8h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, Purple Heart Highway. 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 213 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 213.2 miles from Dayton, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.94 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 20 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Second Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 107.7 miles (US 95 Truck / Freedom Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 109 miles (US 95 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dayton, NV to Henderson, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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