Drive Time
28h 57m
Distance
1667.9 mi
2,684 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$325
one way
Photo: Dmitry Voronov
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 North Boulder Highway, I 11 South, Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $325.11 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 28m into the drive .
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 North Boulder Highway and I 11 South.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Boulder Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 11 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boulder City Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hoover Dam Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Beale Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 93 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, NV and Milan, TN.
Start on North Boulder Highway
Continue on North Boulder Highway
Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Boulder City Parkway
Continue on Boulder City Parkway
Turn left onto Boulder City Parkway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 11 South, US 93 South: Kingman
Exit the roundabout onto I 11 South, US 93 South: Kingman
Continue on Hoover Dam Bypass
Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
Continue on West Beale Street
Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
Take the exit slight right toward Trenton
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto Williamson Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 3h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 834 miles or 14h 28m 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 39m
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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milan, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Henderson, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 834 mi from Henderson, NV · 14h 28m 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, TXLate 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.
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 hotelsA short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 834 miles from Henderson, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 556 miles or 9.7 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$325.11 one way
$650.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $350.52 | $701.04 |
| premium | $5.57 | $365.49 | $730.99 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $418.03 | $836.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$325
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$560–$755
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 583.6 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Milan on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
39°F
Zuni Pueblo, NM
417 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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