This 435.5-mile journey from Indian Hills to Paradise, Nevada, will take approximately 8 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. You'll be navigating primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a significant portion of the route being local roads rather than high-speed highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $87. This drive offers a local feel within the Mountain West region of Nevada.
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
217.7 miles from Indian Hills, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only an 8% highway share. While there's a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 262.4 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, the overall character is one of winding roads and more frequent navigation adjustments. This isn't a typical interstate cruise; it's a more engaged driving experience where you'll be closely following the terrain and road layout. The profile suggests a route that requires your attention and offers a varied driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 395.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 435.5 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 2.6 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (US 50 / East William Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.6 mi into trip|~4m in|US 395
Take the exit onto US 395 toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: R...
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7.6 mi into trip|~11m in|US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
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7.7 mi into trip|~11m in|US 50 / East William Street
Merge onto US 50 / East William Street toward Dayton, Fallon
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Dayton, Fallon
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426.9 mi into trip|~8h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76B–C
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
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433.1 mi into trip|~8h 35m 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
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.4 mi
4h 50m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
US 95 ALT
26.7 mi
32m
North Main Street
23.3 mi
25m
California Emigrant Trail
17.6 mi
21m
Purple Heart Highway
15.8 mi
18m
Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi
18m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills, NV and Paradise, NV.
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Start on James Lee Park Road
66 ft·12 sec·James Lee Park Road
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Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Vista Grande Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Mica Drive
0.2 mi·30 sec·Mica Drive
4
Turn left onto US 395
1.9 mi·2 min·US 395
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 395
0.9 mi·1 min·US 395
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, FallonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
3.7 mi·4 min·Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
7
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·16 sec·US 50
Exit 5Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
8
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi·12 sec·US 50
Exit 39Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
327 ft·6 sec·US 50
Exit 39Toward US 50 East: Dayton, FallonUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 50
472 ft·12 sec·East William Street
Toward Dayton, FallonUse the right lane.
11
Continue on US 50
12 mi·18 min·Lincoln Highway
Toward Dayton, Fallon
12
Continue on US 50
18 mi·21 min·California Emigrant Trail
13
Turn right onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi·5 min·Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
14
Merge onto US 95 ALT
27 mi·32 min·US 95 ALT
15
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·North Main Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
21
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
23
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
25
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
26
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
27
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
28
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
30
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
31
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
32
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
33
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
34
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
35
Continue on I 11; US 95
16 mi·18 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 76B–CToward I 15 South: Los AngelesUse the slight right lane.
37
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 76BToward I 15 South: Los Angeles
38
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 15 South: Los AngelesUse the straight / slight left lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·54 sec
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
40
Merge onto I 15
3.3 mi·3 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
43
Turn straight onto NV 593
1.6 mi·3 min·West Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
0.2 mi·57 sec·Palo Verde Road
45
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
317 ft·15 sec·Palo Verde Circle
46
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
145 ft·9 sec·Palo Verde Circle
47
Turn right
37 ft·2 sec
48
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 8 hours and 40 minutes, splitting this drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight and reach your overnight stop comfortably. You'll have two planned stops, so factor those into your timing for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a break is over 260 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for the turn-heavy nature of this route and adjust your speed accordingly.
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 217.7 miles from Indian Hills, NV, or about 4h 24m 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 96 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 217.7 miles or 4h 24m 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 217.7 miles or 4h 24m
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 28m
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 Indian Hills, 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 Indian Hills, NV
Aim for roughly 218 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Paradise, NV
Aim for roughly 218 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Indian Hills, 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 217.7 mi from Indian Hills, NV
· 4h 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 217.7 miles from Indian Hills, 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 262.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 218 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Paradise, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 405.4
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$86.76 one way
$173.51 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg152 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$91.82
$183.63
premium
$5.59
$95.86
$191.72
diesel
$5.61
$96.15
$192.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
130.7
1
$45.73
$20.90
Efficient EV
108.9
1
$38.11
$17.42
EV Truck/SUV
174.2
2
$60.97
$27.87
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Indian Hills, NV
Night
in Indian Hills on Thursday
Local time
9:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paradise, NV
Night
in Paradise on Thursday
Local time
9:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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 40m 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 Indian Hills, NV to Paradise, NV covers 435.5 miles and takes about 8h 40m 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, US 95 ALT. 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 218 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 217.7 miles from Indian Hills, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $86.76 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 435.5 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 2.6 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (US 50 / East William Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Indian Hills, NV to Paradise, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
