Origin
Paradise, NV
Evening in Paradise on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradise, NV to Silver Springs, NV
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
7h 48m
Distance
398.4 mi
641 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$79
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 39m
★
6 AM
7h 48m
8 AM
8h 7m
10 AM
7h 55m
12 PM
7h 53m
3 PM
7h 56m
5 PM
8h 6m
8 PM
7h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paradise, NV
Wikimedia Commons
Silver Springs, NV
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Connecting Paradise to Silver Springs, this 398.4-mile journey takes approximately 7 hours and 48 minutes to complete. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a single-day trip for those comfortable with sustained time behind the wheel. You should budget roughly $79 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. While the drive is manageable in one day, the winding nature of the roads means you will spend most of your time navigating local paths rather than cruising on major interstates. It is a straightforward trip if you value local roads over high-speed transit, but be prepared for a full day of driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
199.2 miles from Paradise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 48m. Total distance: 398.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a distinct shift in pace as you navigate this route, which relies on local roads rather than major interstates. With only 15% of the trip spent on highways, the character of the drive is defined by the 262.3-mile stretch along the Veterans Memorial Highway. You will find yourself navigating a turn-heavy path that demands constant attention compared to a standard freeway commute. The route utilizes US 95 ALT and Silver Peak Road to bridge the gap between your origin and destination. It is a technical drive that requires you to stay alert through the curves, offering a much more hands-on experience than a typical highway grind.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 398.4 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
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
8
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
8
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
6
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 262.3 mi | 4h 50m |
| US 95 ALT | 53.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| Silver Peak Road | 45.6 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| West Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| East Tropicana Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 95 Truck | 1.4 mi | 2m |
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 Silver Springs, NV.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
145 ft
·
12 sec
·
Palo Verde Circle
3
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
317 ft
·
15 sec
·
Palo Verde Circle
4
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
467 ft
·
23 sec
·
Palo Verde Road
5
Turn right
427 ft
·
31 sec
6
Turn right
151 ft
·
16 sec
7
Turn left onto University Center Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
University Center Drive
Toward Las Vegas
8
Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Tropicana Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 15 North
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 15
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 42A
Toward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42A
Toward US 95 North: Reno
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 42A
Toward US 95 North: Reno
14
Merge onto I 11; US 95
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 95
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 2nd Street
17
Turn right onto US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
20
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
21
Continue on US 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Turn left onto 3457
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Silver Peak Road
23
Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cinnabar Way
24
Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Silver Peak Road
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 95
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
27
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymire Street
29
Continue on US 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
30
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 95 Truck
31
Take the exit onto US 95 Truck
324 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 95 Truck
32
Merge onto US 95
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
33
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95 ALT
34
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldfield Avenue
35
Turn right onto US 95 ALT
30 mi
·
38 min
·
US 95 ALT
36
Turn right onto Donner Trail
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
Donner Trail
37
Turn left
317 ft
·
13 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the nearly eight-hour duration, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you reach Silver Springs before dark. Plan for at least two designated stops to stretch your legs and refuel, as the technical nature of the turn-heavy local roads can be more taxing than interstate travel. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 262.3 miles on the Veterans Memorial Highway, verify your fuel levels before starting that segment to avoid any issues in remote areas. Use the flexibility of your two planned stops to break up the long highway portion, which accounts for the bulk of your travel time. Keeping your pace steady is essential for navigating the local road segments safely throughout the day.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.2 miles from Paradise, NV, or about 3h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 88 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.2 miles or 3h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Paradise, NV
This is one driving day of about 398.4 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Paradise, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 199.2 mi from Paradise, NV · 3h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
199 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 199.2 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.
Arriving in Silver Springs, NV
The final approach into Silver 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 Silver Springs, NV.
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
$79.37 one way
$158.73 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $83.99 | $167.99 |
| premium | $5.59 | $87.70 | $175.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.96 | $175.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.5 | 1 | $41.83 | $19.12 |
| Efficient EV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.86 | $15.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 159.4 | 1 | $55.78 | $25.50 |
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Destination
Silver Springs, NV
Evening in Silver Springs on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°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.
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
7h 48m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Silver Springs, NV covers 398.4 miles and takes about 7h 48m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 199.2 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 $79.37 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 398.4 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.
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.
The route from Paradise, NV to Silver Springs, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Silver Springs, NV
More trips to Silver Springs, NV
Explore more options from Paradise, NV or browse trips ending in Silver Springs, NV.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NV road trips.
Explore maps for Paradise, NV or Silver Springs, NV on MapSof.net.