Trip from Paradise, NV to Cold Springs, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h 59m

Distance

452.6 mi

728 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$90

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 52m ★

6 AM

9h 0m

8 AM

9h 16m

10 AM

9h 5m

12 PM

9h 4m

3 PM

9h 6m

5 PM

9h 15m

8 PM

8h 55m

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

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Cold Springs, NV

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Paradise, Nevada, to Cold Springs, Nevada, this 452.6-mile journey spans approximately 9 hours. Designed for a two-day adventure, this route is best split to avoid fatigue. With an estimated fuel cost of $90, it's a manageable expense for the distance covered. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95 ALT, with a segment on Silver Peak Road contributing to its character. This drive is a 'turn-heavy local drive' rather than a straightforward interstate cruise, offering a more engaging experience through the Mountain West region.

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

226.3 miles from Paradise, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 452.6-mile trip features a 17% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads with frequent turns. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a route that demands your attention, unlike a monotonous interstate. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before the road's character shifts. Expect a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the 8-hour and 59-minute duration.

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

There are about 49 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near University Center Drive.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 452.6 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 0.3 miles (University Center Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 34 key points

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

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | University Center Drive

Turn left onto University Center Drive toward Las Vegas

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward Las Vegas

7.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King

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. Exit 42A Toward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King

7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 95 North: Reno

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 42A Toward US 95 North: Reno

8.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 95 North: Reno

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 42A Toward US 95 North: Reno

435.2 mi into trip | ~8h 37m in

Take the exit toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

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

Exit 15 Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

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
USA Parkway	19.6 mi	30m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	16.7 mi	19m
Purple Heart Highway	15.7 mi	18m
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway	14.7 mi	17m
West Main Street	6.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paradise, NV and Cold Springs, NV.

Start on this road

37 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle

145 ft · 12 sec · Palo Verde Circle

Continue on Palo Verde Circle

317 ft · 15 sec · Palo Verde Circle

Turn right onto Palo Verde Road

467 ft · 23 sec · Palo Verde Road

Turn right

427 ft · 31 sec

Turn right

151 ft · 16 sec

Turn left onto University Center Drive

0.1 mi · 19 sec · University Center Drive

Toward Las Vegas

Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Tropicana Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 15 North Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 15

4.8 mi · 5 min · Las Vegas Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Exit 42A Toward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 42A Toward US 95 North: Reno Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 35 sec

Exit 42A Toward US 95 North: Reno

Merge onto I 11; US 95

16 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 95

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

Turn right onto US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue

Continue on US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto 3457

25 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way

Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

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

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street

Continue on US 95

23 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 95 Truck

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

324 ft · 12 sec · US 95 Truck

Merge onto US 95

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

23 mi · 25 min · US 95 ALT

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

27 mi · 32 min · US 95 ALT

Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

3.4 mi · 5 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

Turn right onto US 50

0.9 mi · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail

Enter roundabout onto NV 439

267 ft · 3 sec · USA Parkway

Continue on NV 439

20 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway

Merge onto I 80

17 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Exit 15 Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Toward US 395: Susanville

Merge onto US 395

15 mi · 17 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 83 Toward Bordertown

Turn right onto Village Parkway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Village Parkway

Turn right onto Cold Springs Drive

219 ft · 12 sec · Cold Springs Drive

Turn left onto Flamingo Drive

423 ft · 16 sec · Flamingo Drive

Turn right onto Goldfinch Drive

276 ft · 9 sec · Goldfinch Drive

Arrive at destination

Goldfinch Drive

Trip Plan

Given the nearly 9-hour duration, splitting this 452.6-mile drive over two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed pace and to fully appreciate the journey. Plan for your two stops strategically to break up the longest stretch of 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. With a $90 fuel cost, ensure your vehicle is fueled before departing Paradise and consider topping off before the final leg to Cold Springs. Keep an eye on your surroundings, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be navigating varied road conditions.

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 226.3 miles from Paradise, NV, or about 4h 25m 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 100 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 226.3 miles or 4h 25m 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 226.3 miles or 4h 25m

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 39m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Paradise, 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 Paradise, NV

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Cold Springs, NV

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Paradise, 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 226.3 mi from Paradise, NV · 4h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Mammoth Lakes, CA

226 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, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Mammoth Lakes, CA

226 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 226 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Lone Pine, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lone Pine, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 226.3 miles from Paradise, 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 226 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Cold Springs, NV

The final approach into Cold Springs, 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 Cold Springs, NV.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Cold Springs, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$90.16 one way

$180.33 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 158 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$95.42	$190.84
premium	$5.59	$99.63	$199.25
diesel	$5.61	$99.93	$199.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$90

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$220–$330

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 158.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	135.8	1	$47.52	$21.72
Efficient EV	113.2	1	$39.60	$18.10
EV Truck/SUV	181	2	$63.36	$28.97

Gas CO2

158 kg

EV CO2

53 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 14, 2026

Origin

Paradise, NV

Evening in Paradise on Wednesday

Local time

7:56 PM

PDT

Current temp

76°F

Sunny

SSW 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 2:09PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 2:09PM PDT until April 16 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Destination

Cold Springs, NV

Evening in Cold Springs on Wednesday

Local time

7:56 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°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

22 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 59m 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 Paradise, NV to Cold Springs, NV covers 452.6 miles and takes about 8h 59m 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 226 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 226.3 miles from Paradise, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $90.16 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 Paradise, NV to Cold Springs, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Paradise, NV to Cold Springs, NV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

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 Cold Springs, NV

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Paradise, NV

Cold Springs, NV

Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

8h 59m on the road

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