Drive Time
25h 8m
Distance
1671.7 mi
2,690 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$248
one way
The drive from Milan, TN to Henderson, NV covers 1671.7 miles and takes about 25h 8m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 3-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Williamson Street, South 1st Street, Medina Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $248.19 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
7 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
835.9 miles from Milan, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12h 34m into the drive .
At 1671.7 miles and 25h 8m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Williamson Street and South 1st Street.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Medina Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 240 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tinker Diagonal | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Milan, TN and Henderson, NV.
Start on South Main Street
Turn left onto Williamson Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Continue on Medina Highway
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Turn slight right onto US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Merge slight left onto West Beale Street
Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
Continue on Hoover Dam Bypass
Take the exit slight right toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead
Keep slight right to continue on US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
Continue on Boulder City Parkway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Take the exit slight right toward NV 582: Boulder Highway
Turn straight onto South Boulder Highway
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 835.9 miles or 12h 34m 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 557.2 miles or 8h 22m
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 24h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, NV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Milan, TN 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 Milan, TN
Aim for roughly 557 miles and 8.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 557 miles and 8.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Finish the approach into Henderson, NV
Aim for roughly 557 miles and 8.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 835.9 mi from Milan, TN · 12h 34m into the drive
Early stop town
Coffee and fuel
418 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
836 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
1254 mi into the route
Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break
This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Henderson, NV.
Night 1
557 mi · about 8.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Anna, TX after about 557 miles or 8.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
1114 mi · about 16.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Albuquerque, NM after about 1114 miles or 16.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 835.9 miles from Milan, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 557 miles or 8.4 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 Henderson, 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 Henderson, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Henderson, NV 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
$248.19 one way
$496.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $279.91 | $559.82 |
| premium | $4.65 | $306.30 | $612.61 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $349.08 | $698.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$248
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$483–$678
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 584.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $176 in charging · 6 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 501.5 | 6 | $175.53 | $80.24 |
| Efficient EV | 417.9 | 4 | $146.27 | $66.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 668.7 | 8 | $234.04 | $106.99 |
Gas CO2
585 kg
EV CO2
196 kg (66% 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 Milan on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Paris, TX
418 mi in
52°F
Memphis, TX
836 mi in
39°F
Zuni Pueblo, NM
1254 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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