Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 45m
Distance
430.8 mi
693 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paradise, NV
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Johnson Lane, NV
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The drive from Paradise, NV to Johnson Lane, NV covers 430.8 miles and takes about 8h 45m 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, US 95 ALT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.82 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
215.4 miles from Paradise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 8h 45m drive with frequent turns across 430.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 0.2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 430.8 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 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto University Center Drive toward Las Vegas
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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
Keep slight left at fork toward US 95 North: Reno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward US 95 North: Reno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| US 95 ALT | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| NV 208 | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| Nordyke Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| Topaz Road | 9.3 mi | 13m |
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise, NV and Johnson Lane, NV.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left onto University Center Drive
Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 11; US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Turn right onto US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Turn left onto 3457
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Continue on US 95
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
Merge onto US 95
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
Turn left onto NV 339
Continue on NV 208; NV 339
Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208
Keep slight right at fork onto NV 208
Turn right onto US 395
Turn right onto Muller Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Pinenut Road
Continue on Pinenut Road
Turn left onto East Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto Fish Springs Road
Turn right onto East Valley Road
Continue on Fremont Street
Turn left onto Johnson Lane
Turn right onto East Valley Road
Turn left onto Stephanie Way
Turn right onto Squires Street
Turn left onto High Pointe Court
Arrive at 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 95 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.4 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 215.4 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnson Lane, NV than in the middle of the route.
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 215 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Johnson Lane, NV
Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 215.4 mi from Paradise, NV · 4h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
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, CANight 1
215 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lone Pine, CA after about 215 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 215.4 miles from Paradise, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 215 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
The final approach into Johnson Lane, 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 Johnson Lane, NV.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Johnson Lane, 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.
Regular Gas
$85.82 one way
$171.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $90.82 | $181.65 |
| premium | $5.59 | $94.83 | $189.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.12 | $190.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.2 | 1 | $45.23 | $20.68 |
| Efficient EV | 107.7 | 1 | $37.70 | $17.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.3 | 2 | $60.31 | $27.57 |
Gas CO2
151 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Paradise on Wednesday
Local time
10:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Johnson Lane on Wednesday
Local time
10:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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