Trip from Minden, NV to North Las Vegas, NV

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

8h 26m

Distance

415.5 mi

669 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$83

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 18m ★

6 AM

8h 26m

8 AM

8h 41m

10 AM

8h 31m

12 PM

8h 30m

3 PM

8h 32m

5 PM

8h 40m

8 PM

8h 21m

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

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Minden, NV

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city in Clark County, Nevada, United States

North Las Vegas, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Minden, NV to North Las Vegas, NV covers 415.5 miles and takes about 8h 26m 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, NV 208 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.77 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

207.8 miles from Minden, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 26m drive with frequent turns across 415.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 42 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. You will hit about 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 6th Street.

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 415.5 miles you will encounter 26 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: near the start (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 395): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles (NV 208): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 6th Street

Turn right onto 6th Street

Navigation decision point

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 395

At end of road, turn right onto US 395

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

19.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | NV 208

Turn left onto NV 208

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

405.7 mi into trip | ~8h 8m 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

406 mi into trip | ~8h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Craig Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 85 Toward Craig Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	262.4 mi	4h 50m
Silver Peak Road	45.6 mi	57m
NV 208	24 mi	35m
North Main Street	23.3 mi	25m
US 395	19.3 mi	29m
Nordyke Road	11.4 mi	15m
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 Minden, NV and North Las Vegas, NV.

Start on Esmeralda Avenue

15 ft · 2 sec · Esmeralda Avenue

Turn right onto 6th Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · 6th Street

Turn left onto County Road

0.4 mi · 42 sec · County Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 395

19 mi · 29 min · US 395

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto NV 208

16 mi · 23 min · NV 208

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto NV 208

8.4 mi · 12 min · NV 208

Keep left at fork onto NV 208; NV 339

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Topaz Road

Turn straight onto NV 339

11 mi · 15 min · Nordyke Road

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

23 mi · 25 min · North Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 95

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · Freedom Road

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 95

24 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

Continue on US 95

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn right onto NV 265

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

Turn left onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Cinnabar Way

Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

17 mi · 23 min · Silver Peak Road

Continue on 3457

7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road

Turn right onto US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Crook Avenue

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto US 95

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South 2nd Street

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on I 11; US 95

7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 85 Toward Craig Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

359 ft · 10 sec

Exit 85 Toward Craig Road

Turn left onto NV 573

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Craig Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto NV 599

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive

Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue

4.4 mi · 6 min · West Cheyenne Avenue

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Turn right onto 5th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 5th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto East Carey Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Carey Avenue

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue

82 ft · 1 sec · East Carey Avenue

Continue on East Carey Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Carey Avenue

Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Civic Center Drive

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Constitution Way

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Constitution Way

Turn left

261 ft · 19 sec

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 207.8 miles from Minden, NV, or about 4h 20m 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 91 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 207.8 miles or 4h 20m 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 207.8 miles or 4h 20m

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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Las Vegas, NV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Minden, 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 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Minden, NV

Aim for roughly 208 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into North Las Vegas, NV

Aim for roughly 208 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Minden, 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 207.8 mi from Minden, NV · 4h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Big Pine, CA

208 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 Big Pine, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Pine, CA

208 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Pine, CA after about 208 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dayton, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Pine, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 207.8 miles from Minden, 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 208 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in North Las Vegas, NV

The final approach into North Las Vegas, 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 North Las Vegas, NV.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach North Las Vegas, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

La Casita

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mina, Nevada

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.4

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+17756360194

La Casita

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.4

Mina, Nevada

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+17756360194

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Gardnerville, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Gardnerville, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 296.8

Beatty, NV

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Gardnerville, Nevada

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Area 51 Alien Center

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 326.5

Amargosa Valley, Nevada

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17753721500

Visit website

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 415.5

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+17024863511

Visit website

Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 415.5

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17023843466

Visit website

The Neon Museum Las Vegas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 415.5

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 3–11 pm

+17023876366

Visit website

The Mob Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 415.5

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17022292734

Visit website

Segway Las Vegas

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 415.5

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+17025961111

Visit website

Discovery Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 415.5

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17023823445

Visit website

Beatty Museum & Historical Society

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 296.8

Beatty, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17755532303

Visit website

Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 415.5

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17024440744

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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 ~16 min detour Free near mile 401.2

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

$82.77 one way

$165.55 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$87.60	$175.20
premium	$5.59	$91.46	$182.92
diesel	$5.61	$91.74	$183.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$83

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$213–$323

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 145.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

ChargePoint Charging Station

Gardnerville, Nevada

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Beatty, NV

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Gardnerville, Nevada

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Gardnerville, Nevada

EVgo

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 2 Tesla: 1 EVgo: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	124.6	1	$43.63	$19.94
Efficient EV	103.9	1	$36.36	$16.62
EV Truck/SUV	166.2	2	$58.17	$26.59

Gas CO2

145 kg

EV CO2

49 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

Minden, NV

Evening in Minden on Thursday

Local time

6:36 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Las Vegas, NV

Evening in North Las Vegas on Thursday

Local time

6:36 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 26m 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 Minden, NV to North Las Vegas, NV covers 415.5 miles and takes about 8h 26m 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, NV 208. 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 208 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 207.8 miles from Minden, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.77 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.

The route from Minden, NV to North Las Vegas, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Minden, NV to North Las Vegas, NV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in North Las Vegas, NV

Nearby Places

La Casita

La Casita

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

Area 51 Alien Center

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum

The Neon Museum Las Vegas

The Mob Museum

Segway Las Vegas

Discovery Children's Museum

Beatty Museum & Historical Society

Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum

National Parks Near This Route

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Minden, NV

North Las Vegas, NV

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 26m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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