Origin
Paradise, NV
Morning in Paradise on Thursday
Local time
9:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradise, NV to Tonopah, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
217.5 mi
350 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m
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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Tonopah, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paradise, NV to Tonopah, NV covers 217.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palo Verde Circle, Palo Verde Road, University Center Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.7 miles from Paradise, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 217.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 217.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palo Verde Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paradise, NV to Tonopah, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde Circle | — | — |
| Palo Verde Road | — | — |
| University Center Drive | — | — |
| East Tropicana Avenue | — | — |
| I 15 North | — | — |
| Las Vegas Freeway | — | — |
| US 95 North | — | — |
| Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Palo Verde Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise, NV and Tonopah, NV.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
144 ft
·
13 sec
·
Palo Verde Circle
3
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
318 ft
·
15 sec
·
Palo Verde Circle
4
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
466 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
8
Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Tropicana Avenue
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 15 North
10
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
11
Take the exit right toward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 95 North: Reno
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 95 North: Reno
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 95 North: Reno
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 95 North: Reno
14
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
15
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 2nd Street
17
Turn right onto West Main Street
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on South Sundog Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
20
Continue on East Crook Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crook Avenue
21
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Erie Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Erie Street
23
Turn left onto West Everett Street
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Everett Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.7 miles from Paradise, NV, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
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 48 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tonopah, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Paradise, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Paradise, NV
This is one driving day of about 217.5 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Paradise, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.7 mi from Paradise, NV · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.7 miles from Paradise, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tonopah, NV
The final approach into Tonopah, 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 Tonopah, NV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.33 one way
$86.66 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $45.85 | $91.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $47.88 | $95.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.02 | $96.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.84 | $10.44 |
| Efficient EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.03 | $8.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87 | 1 | $30.45 | $13.92 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Tonopah, NV
Morning in Tonopah on Thursday
Local time
9:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°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
3 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Tonopah, NV covers 217.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palo Verde Circle, Palo Verde Road, University Center Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.7 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 $43.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paradise, NV to Tonopah, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paradise, NV to Tonopah, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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