The drive from North Las Vegas, NV to Jackpot, NV covers 444.3 miles and takes about 8h 25m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, Grand Army of the Republic Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 286 miles on Great Basin Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $88.51 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
222.2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 25m drive with frequent turns across 444.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Great Basin Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 286 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Constitution Way.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.6 miles (NV 574 / East Cheyenne Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Constitution Way
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|NV 574 / East Cheyenne Avenue
Turn left onto NV 574 / East Cheyenne Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North, US 93 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 North, US 93 North
5
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge onto I 15; US 93 / Las Vegas Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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19.3 mi into trip|~23m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 North: Ely
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward US 93 North: Ely
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Great Basin Highway
286 mi
5h 18m
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi
26m
Las Vegas Freeway
17.2 mi
18m
South 4th Street
1.6 mi
4m
Aultman Street
1.6 mi
3m
Civic Center Drive
1.5 mi
2m
Main Street
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Great Basin Highway
— 286 mi, about 5h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Las Vegas, NV and Jackpot, NV.
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Start on this road
261 ft·21 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi·31 sec·Constitution Way
3
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
1.5 mi·2 min·Civic Center Drive
4
Turn left onto NV 574
412 ft·8 sec·East Cheyenne Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 15 North, US 93 North
6
Merge onto I 15; US 93
17 mi·18 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 93
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 93
Exit 64Toward US 93 North: ElyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 93
85 mi·1 hr 35 min·Great Basin Highway
9
Turn left onto NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
10
Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
11
Continue on NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
24 mi·26 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·Veterans Boulevard
14
Turn left onto US 50; US 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Great Basin Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 93
1.6 mi·3 min·Aultman Street
16
Continue on US 93
9.6 mi·15 min·Great Basin Highway
17
Continue on US 93
1.6 mi·4 min·South 4th Street
18
Continue on US 93
46 mi·49 min·Great Basin Highway
19
Continue on US 93
145 mi·2 hr 38 min·Great Basin Highway
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Turn left
56 ft·4 sec
21
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 222.2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 286 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 98 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.2 miles or 4h 11m 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 222.2 miles or 4h 11m
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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackpot, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North 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 North Las Vegas, NV
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Jackpot, NV
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from North 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 Great Basin Highway for about 286 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 222.2 mi from North Las Vegas, NV
· 4h 11m into the drive
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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
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
$88.51 one way
$177.02 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg156 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$93.67
$187.34
premium
$5.59
$97.80
$195.60
diesel
$5.61
$98.10
$196.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
133.3
1
$46.65
$21.33
Efficient EV
111.1
1
$38.88
$17.77
EV Truck/SUV
177.7
2
$62.20
$28.44
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 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 16, 2026
Origin
North Las Vegas, NV
Afternoon
in North Las Vegas on Friday
Local time
3:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 22 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 4:11PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 12:28PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Jackpot, NV
Afternoon
in Jackpot on Friday
Local time
3:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
20 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 25m 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 North Las Vegas, NV to Jackpot, NV covers 444.3 miles and takes about 8h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Great Basin Highway, Sunnyside Road, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. 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 222 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 222.2 miles from North 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 $88.51 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 itself is not hard, but at 8h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Constitution Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.6 miles (NV 574 / East Cheyenne Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Las Vegas, NV to Jackpot, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
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.
