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Trip from Las Vegas, NV to Indian Hills, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h 28m

Distance

429.1 mi

691 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$85

one way

EV Charging

Fair

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 21m ★
6 AM
8h 29m
8 AM
8h 44m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 35m
5 PM
8h 43m
8 PM
8h 24m

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

seat of Clark County, and largest city in state of Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, NV

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Downtown Indian Hills, NV, NV

Indian Hills, NV

Aibek Skakov

Trip Overview

This 429.1-mile journey from Las Vegas, NV, to Indian Hills, NV, will take approximately 8 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. With a recommended two-day split, it's best suited for an overnight stay rather than a single day trip. You'll be navigating primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a significant portion on Silver Peak Road contributing to its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $85. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout the drive.

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

214.6 miles from Las Vegas, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, with only 13% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This route is characterized by its more intricate navigation and less reliance on high-speed freeways, suggesting a more intimate, ground-level exploration of the Nevada landscape. The road's personality will likely shift as you move from more established routes to the more localized Silver Peak Road.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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 262.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Casino Center Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 429.1 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Casino Center Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Casino Center Boulevard

Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: El...
5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway

Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
117.3 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | US 95 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 95 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
421.4 mi into trip | ~8h 17m in | US 50

Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: M...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 262.3 mi 4h 50m
US 95 ALT 50 mi 58m
Silver Peak Road 45.6 mi 57m
Purple Heart Highway 17.4 mi 20m
California Emigrant Trail 17.4 mi 21m
Lincoln Highway 12.3 mi 18m
West Main Street 6.2 mi 8m
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway 4.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas, NV and Indian Hills, NV.

1

Start on NV 579

0.2 mi · 28 sec · East Bonanza Road
2

Turn left onto North Casino Center Boulevard

468 ft · 9 sec · North Casino Center Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Ely, Tonopah, Reno Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 11; US 93; US 95

17 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 95

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
7

Turn right onto US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
8

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
10

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue
11

Continue on US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
12

Turn left onto 3457

25 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
13

Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
14

Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
16

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
17

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
18

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street
19

Continue on US 95

23 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
20

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 95 Truck
21

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

324 ft · 12 sec · US 95 Truck
22

Merge onto US 95

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
23

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

23 mi · 25 min · US 95 ALT
24

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
25

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

27 mi · 32 min · US 95 ALT
26

Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

3.4 mi · 5 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
27

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
28

Merge onto US 50

17 mi · 21 min · California Emigrant Trail
29

Continue on US 50

12 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway
30

Continue on US 50

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East William Street
31

Take the exit onto US 50

0.4 mi · 25 sec · US 50
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
32

Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395

4.6 mi · 5 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
33

Turn left onto US 395

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Carson Street
Use the left lane.
34

Turn right onto Mica Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Mica Drive
35

Turn left onto Vista Grande Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Vista Grande Boulevard
36

Turn right onto James Lee Park Road

66 ft · 4 sec · James Lee Park Road
37

Arrive at destination

James Lee Park Road

Trip Plan

Given the 8-hour and 28-minute estimated duration, planning for two days is a wise choice to avoid fatigue. Aim to start early to maximize daylight hours, especially considering the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With only two suggested stops and a longest stretch of over 260 miles, be sure to fuel up whenever you see a station, as services can be sparse. The $85 fuel cost is an estimate, so monitor your gauge closely. Breaking the drive into two days will allow you to enjoy the journey more comfortably and safely.

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 214.6 miles from Las Vegas, NV, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 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 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 214.6 miles or 4h 8m 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 214.6 miles or 4h 8m

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 7m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, NV

Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Indian Hills, NV

Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Las Vegas, 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 262.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 214.6 mi from Las Vegas, NV · 4h 8m into the drive

census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lone Pine, CA

215 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 Lone Pine, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lone Pine, CA

215 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lone Pine, CA after about 215 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Lone Pine, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lone Pine, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 214.6 miles from Las Vegas, 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 262.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 215 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Indian Hills, NV

The final approach into Indian Hills, 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 Indian Hills, NV.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Indian Hills, 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

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 14.8
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$85.48 one way

$170.96 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 150 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $90.47 $180.93
premium $5.59 $94.45 $188.91
diesel $5.61 $94.74 $189.48

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: 150.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Tesla Supercharger

Beatty, NV

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Schurz, Nevada

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EV Range Charging Station

Carson City, Nevada

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Las Vegas, Nevada

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Carson City, Nevada

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Carson City, Nevada

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 2 Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1 Other: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 128.7 1 $45.06 $20.60
Efficient EV 107.3 1 $37.55 $17.16
EV Truck/SUV 171.6 2 $60.07 $27.46

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Las Vegas, NV

Afternoon in Las Vegas on Thursday

Local time

12:41 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indian Hills, NV

Afternoon in Indian Hills on Thursday

Local time

12:41 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 28m 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 Las Vegas, NV to Indian Hills, NV covers 429.1 miles and takes about 8h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, Silver Peak Road. 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 215 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 214.6 miles from Las Vegas, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.48 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 429.1 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Casino Center Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles (I 11; US 93; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Las Vegas, NV to Indian Hills, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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