Origin
Henderson, NV
Afternoon in Henderson on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, NV to Milan, TN
Drive Time
28h 57m
Distance
1667.9 mi
2,684 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$332
one way
Henderson, NV
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Milan, TN
Dmitry Voronov
Trip Overview
The drive from Henderson, NV to Milan, TN covers 1667.9 miles and takes about 28h 57m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 3-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 905.1 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $331.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 3 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
8 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
834 miles from Henderson, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 1667.9 miles and 28h 57m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Purple Heart Trail and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 905.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 28h 57m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near US 93 BUS / Boulder City Parkway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 1667.9 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 6.1 miles (US 93 BUS / Boulder City Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.4 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1100.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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6.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 93 BUS / Boulder City Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS / Boulder City Parkway toward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15B
Toward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City Parkway
8
87.4 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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US 93
Turn left onto US 93 toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Pho...
9
1100.8 mi into trip
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~19h in
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I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
7
1433.4 mi into trip
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~24h 40m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Memphis
8
1576.5 mi into trip
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~27h 10m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
Towns Along This Route
Between Henderson, NV and Milan, TN, road signs point toward Phoenix, Memphis and Knoxville.
Phoenix
87.4 mi in
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~1h 49m
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via US 93
Memphis
1433.4 mi in
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~24h 40m
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via I 40
Knoxville
1576.5 mi in
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~27h 10m
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via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 905.1 mi | 15h 17m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 319.3 mi | 5h 24m |
| I 40 | 213 mi | 3h 46m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 88.9 mi | 1h 31m |
| Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway | 66 mi | 1h 16m |
| US 45E | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | 10.7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 905.1 mi, about 15h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, NV and Milan, TN.
1
Start on North Boulder Highway
16 ft
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5 sec
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North Boulder Highway
2
Continue on North Boulder Highway
3.4 mi
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5 min
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North Boulder Highway
Use the left / none lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
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56 sec
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City
4
Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Purple Heart Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS
3.7 mi
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5 min
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Boulder City Parkway
Exit 15B
Toward US 93 BUS South: Boulder City Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 93 BUS
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Boulder City Parkway
7
Turn left onto US 93 BUS
5.3 mi
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9 min
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Boulder City Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 93 BUS
142 ft
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8 sec
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US 93 BUS
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South: Kingman
9
Continue on US 93 BUS
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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US 93 BUS
Toward I 11 South, US 93 South: Kingman
10
Continue on I 11; US 93
3.6 mi
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4 min
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Hoover Dam Bypass
11
Continue on US 93
66 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
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Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 93
2.0 mi
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3 min
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West Beale Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto US 93
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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US 93
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 40; US 93
905 mi
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15 hr 17 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 40
11 mi
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10 min
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Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 40
24 mi
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25 min
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
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2 min
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Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 40
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 40; US 270
5.8 mi
·
7 min
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Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi
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13 min
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Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Use the slight left lane.
21
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
75 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
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Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on I 40
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on I 40
244 mi
·
4 hr 7 min
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Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
124 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
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I 40
Toward Memphis
Use the straight lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; I 55; US 78
0.8 mi
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57 sec
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Blues Highway
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
18 mi
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22 min
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I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
71 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
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I 40
Toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Trenton
Use the right lane.
29
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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US 45 Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Take the exit onto US 45E
14 mi
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20 min
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US 45E
Use the none lane.
31
Turn left onto Williamson Street
254 ft
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13 sec
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Williamson Street
32
Turn right onto South Main Street
7 ft
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0 sec
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South Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
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 3-day trip.
Plan roughly 8 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 834 miles from Henderson, NV, or about 14h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 905.1 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 220 miles or 4h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 834 miles or 14h 26m 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 556 miles or 9h 45m
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 27h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milan, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Henderson, 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 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Henderson, NV
Aim for roughly 556 miles and 9.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 556 miles and 9.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Finish the approach into Milan, TN
Aim for roughly 556 miles and 9.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Henderson, NV.
This route usually feels better as a 3-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 8 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 905.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 834 mi from Henderson, NV · 14h 26m into the drive
Early stop town
Coffee and fuel
417 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
834 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 Memphis, TX
Late stop town
Final reset
1251 mi into the route
Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break
This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Milan, TN.
Overnight Options
Night 1
556 mi · about 9.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Albuquerque, NM after about 556 miles or 9.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
1112 mi · about 19.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anna, TX after about 1112 miles or 19.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 834 miles from Henderson, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 905.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 556 miles or 9.7 hours on the road.
Arriving in Milan, TN
The final approach into Milan, TN 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 Milan, TN.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Milan, TN 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
$331.94 one way
$663.88 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
584 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $350.52 | $701.04 |
| premium | $5.59 | $366.87 | $733.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $370.55 | $741.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$332
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$567–$762
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 583.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $175 in charging · 6 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 500.4 | 6 | $175.13 | $80.06 |
| Efficient EV | 417 | 4 | $145.94 | $66.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 667.2 | 8 | $233.51 | $106.75 |
Gas CO2
584 kg
EV CO2
195 kg (67% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 6 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
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
Milan, TN
Afternoon in Milan on Sunday
Local time
2:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Memphis, TX
834 mi in
63°F
Paris, TX
1251 mi in
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
2 hours later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
28h 57m 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 Henderson, NV to Milan, TN covers 1667.9 miles and takes about 28h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, I 40. 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 3-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 556 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 834 miles from Henderson, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $331.94 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 8 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 20 significant decision points across 1667.9 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 6.1 miles (US 93 BUS / Boulder City Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.4 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1100.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Henderson, NV and Milan, TN, road signs point toward Phoenix, Memphis and Knoxville.
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