Origin
Indian Hills, NV
Afternoon in Indian Hills on Saturday
Local time
1:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indian Hills, NV to North Las Vegas, NV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 33m
Distance
428 mi
689 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 26m
★
6 AM
8h 33m
8 AM
8h 49m
10 AM
8h 39m
12 PM
8h 37m
3 PM
8h 39m
5 PM
8h 48m
8 PM
8h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian Hills, NV
Aibek Skakov
North Las Vegas, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indian Hills, NV to North Las Vegas, NV covers 428 miles and takes about 8h 33m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, US 95 ALT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
214 miles from Indian Hills, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 19m into the drive .
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 |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| 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 North Las Vegas, NV.
1
Start on James Lee Park Road
66 ft
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12 sec
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James Lee Park Road
2
Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Vista Grande Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Mica Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Mica Drive
4
Turn left onto US 395
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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US 395
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 395
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 395
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
Use 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
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US 50
Exit 5
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
8
Continue on US 50
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 50
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
327 ft
·
6 sec
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US 50
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 50
472 ft
·
12 sec
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East William Street
Toward Dayton, Fallon
Use 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
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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
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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
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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
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork
359 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
38
Turn left onto NV 573
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Craig Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
39
Turn right onto NV 599
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Rancho Drive
40
Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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West Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
41
Turn right onto 5th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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5th Street
Use the right lane.
42
Turn left onto East Carey Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Carey Avenue
Use the left lane.
43
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
82 ft
·
1 sec
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East Carey Avenue
44
Continue on East Carey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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East Carey Avenue
45
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Civic Center Drive
Use the right lane.
46
Turn left onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Constitution Way
47
Turn left
261 ft
·
19 sec
48
Arrive at destination
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 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 214 miles from Indian Hills, NV, or about 4h 19m 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 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214 miles or 4h 19m 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 214 miles or 4h 19m
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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Las Vegas, 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 214 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into North Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
214 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 Mammoth Lakes, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
214 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 214 miles or 4.3 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 214 miles from Indian Hills, 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 214 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 418.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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...
10
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
8
7.7 mi into trip
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~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
7
418.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 15m in
Take the exit toward Craig Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
7
418.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Craig Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.26 one way
$170.53 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $90.23 | $180.47 |
| premium | $5.59 | $94.21 | $188.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.50 | $188.99 |
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: 149.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.4 | 1 | $44.94 | $20.54 |
| Efficient EV | 107 | 1 | $37.45 | $17.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171.2 | 2 | $59.92 | $27.39 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 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.
Destination
North Las Vegas, NV
Afternoon in North Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
1:24 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 33m 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.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 413.2
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.
What kind of drive is this?
428 mi in 8h 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 428 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 214 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North Las Vegas, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North Las Vegas, NV before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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