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Trip from Hawthorne, NV to Enterprise, NV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 1m

Distance

309.1 mi

497 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 48m ★
6 AM
6h 1m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 53m

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

Downtown Hawthorne, NV, NV

Hawthorne, NV

Mehmet

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

Enterprise, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hawthorne, NV to Enterprise, NV covers 309.1 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Pahrump Valley Highway, Silver Peak Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 176.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

154.5 miles from Hawthorne, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 1m. Total distance: 309.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 309.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 176.6 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 95 / North E Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

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 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / North E Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 95 / East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 186.4 miles (US 95 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 95 / North E Street

Turn left onto US 95 / North E Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 95 / East 5th Street

Turn left onto US 95 / East 5th Street

Navigation decision point

4
186.4 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | US 95 / South 2nd Street

Turn left onto US 95 / South 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

4
232.4 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in | NV 160 / Pahrump Valley Highway

Turn right onto NV 160 / Pahrump Valley Highway

Navigation decision point

5
308.9 mi into trip | ~6h in | Inspiration Drive

Turn right onto Inspiration Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 176.6 mi 3h 12m
Pahrump Valley Highway 69.3 mi 1h 18m
Silver Peak Road 45.6 mi 57m
Blue Diamond Road 6.7 mi 8m
East Main Street 6.2 mi 8m
Front Street 1.2 mi 3m
Plymire Street 0.9 mi 2m
East 5th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 176.6 mi, about 3h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne, NV and Enterprise, NV.

1

Start on this road

11 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 95

83 ft · 10 sec · North E Street
3

Turn left onto US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 5th Street
4

Continue on US 95

24 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
5

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street
6

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
8

Continue on US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Turn right onto NV 265

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
10

Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Cinnabar Way
11

Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

17 mi · 23 min · Silver Peak Road
12

Continue on 3457

7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road
13

Turn right onto US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
14

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Crook Avenue
15

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
16

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
17

Continue on US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
18

Turn left onto US 95

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South 2nd Street
19

Continue on US 95

46 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
20

Turn right onto NV 160

69 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Pahrump Valley Highway
21

Continue on NV 160

6.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Diamond Road
22

Turn left onto South Rainbow Boulevard

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Rainbow Boulevard
23

Turn right onto West Pebble Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Pebble Road
24

Turn right onto Inspiration Drive

452 ft · 21 sec · Inspiration Drive
25

Turn right onto Tangled Vines Avenue

496 ft · 27 sec · Tangled Vines Avenue
26

Turn left onto Ruby Moon Drive

95 ft · 4 sec · Ruby Moon Drive
27

Arrive at destination

Ruby Moon Drive

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 154.5 miles from Hawthorne, NV, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.6 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 68 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 154.5 miles or 3h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enterprise, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, NV

This is one driving day of about 309.1 miles and 6h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Hawthorne, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 176.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 154.5 mi from Hawthorne, NV · 3h 3m into the drive

Downtown Beatty, NV, NV

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beatty, NV

155 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

Tonopah, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tonopah, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.5 miles from Hawthorne, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176.6 miles.

Arriving in Enterprise, NV

The final approach into Enterprise, 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 Enterprise, 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

$61.58 one way

$123.15 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $65.17 $130.33
premium $5.59 $68.04 $136.08
diesel $5.61 $68.25 $136.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92.7 1 $32.46 $14.84
Efficient EV 77.3 0 $27.05 $12.36
EV Truck/SUV 123.6 1 $43.27 $19.78

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 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 16, 2026

Origin

Hawthorne, NV

Late night in Hawthorne on Friday

Local time

1:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enterprise, NV

Late night in Enterprise on Friday

Local time

1:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

76°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

35 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

6h 1m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hawthorne, NV to Enterprise, NV covers 309.1 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Pahrump Valley Highway, Silver Peak Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 154.5 miles from Hawthorne, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.58 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / North E Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 95 / East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 186.4 miles (US 95 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Hawthorne, NV to Enterprise, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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