If you are planning to travel from Silver Springs to Paradise, expect a journey covering 398.2 miles across the Nevada landscape. This trip typically requires 7 hours and 49 minutes of driving time, making it a demanding but manageable one-day commitment. You will primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, and US 95 ALT. Budget approximately $79 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Mountain West locations. While it is possible to finish this trip in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should prepare for an active driving experience rather than a passive cruise.
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
199.1 miles from Silver Springs, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 49m. Total distance: 398.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a drive defined by its technical, turn-heavy local character rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Only 8% of this journey involves major highway driving, so you will spend most of your time navigating smaller, winding roadways. A significant portion of your stamina will be tested during the 262.4-mile stretch along the Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of your travel. The road demands constant attention as the terrain shifts, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns that characterize this regional transit. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires focus throughout the nearly eight-hour duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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 262.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
4,874 ft2,054 ft
Total Climb
909 ft
Total Descent
3,052 ft
Highest Point
4,874 ft
~170.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,820 ft
Notable High Points
4,363 ft at ~28.4 miles+167 ft prominence
4,874 ft at ~170.7 miles+257 ft prominence
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 0.1 miles in near Donner Trail.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 398.2 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 0.1 miles (Donner Trail): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 389.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 391.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Donner Trail
At end of road, turn right onto Donner Trail
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
389.7 mi into trip|~7h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76B–C
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
7
391.1 mi into trip|~7h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
7
395.7 mi into trip|~7h 43m in
Take the exit toward Tropicana Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue
9
395.9 mi into trip|~7h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Bouleva...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
262.4 mi
4h 50m
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi
57m
US 95 ALT
30.5 mi
38m
North Main Street
23.3 mi
25m
Purple Heart Highway
15.8 mi
18m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Las Vegas Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
West Tropicana Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 262.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs, NV and Paradise, NV.
1
Start on this road
317 ft·17 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Donner Trail
79 ft·11 sec·Donner Trail
3
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
30 mi·38 min·US 95 ALT
4
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
1.0 mi·2 min·Goldfield Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 95 ALT
23 mi·25 min·North Main Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
33 mi·39 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Turn left onto US 95 Truck
1.3 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
24 mi·25 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Plymire Street
10
Continue on US 95
7.8 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi·3 min·Front Street
12
Continue on US 95
35 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Turn right onto NV 265
21 mi·22 min·Silver Peak Road
14
Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cinnabar Way
15
Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17 mi·23 min·Silver Peak Road
16
Continue on 3457
7.5 mi·11 min·Silver Peak Road
17
Turn right onto US 95
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
20
Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
22
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
23
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on I 11; US 95
16 mi·18 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 76B–CToward I 15 South: Los AngelesUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 76BToward I 15 South: Los Angeles
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 15 South: Los AngelesUse the straight / slight left lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·54 sec
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
29
Merge onto I 15
3.3 mi·3 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 37Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
32
Turn straight onto NV 593
1.6 mi·3 min·West Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
0.2 mi·57 sec·Palo Verde Road
34
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
317 ft·15 sec·Palo Verde Circle
35
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
145 ft·9 sec·Palo Verde Circle
36
Turn right
37 ft·2 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 7 hour and 49 minute duration, you should aim for an early morning departure to ensure you reach your destination before fatigue sets in. Plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and manage the physical toll of a route that is only 8% highway. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $79 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's performance during the long, turn-heavy stretches. Because the Veterans Memorial Highway accounts for a massive 262.4-mile chunk of your day, prioritize your first major break shortly after completing that specific segment. Flexibility is your best asset here, so adjust your pace if the winding roads prove more taxing than anticipated.
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 199.1 miles from Silver Springs, NV, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.4 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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.1 miles or 3h 59m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paradise, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Silver Springs, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Silver Springs, NV
This is one driving day of about 398.2 miles and 7h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Silver Springs, 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 262.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 199.1 mi from Silver Springs, NV
· 3h 59m into the drive
The midpoint is around 199.1 miles from Silver Springs, 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 262.4 miles.
Arriving in Paradise, NV
The final approach into Paradise, 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 Paradise, 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
$79.33 one way
$158.65 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$83.95
$167.90
premium
$5.59
$87.65
$175.30
diesel
$5.61
$87.92
$175.84
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: 139.3 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
$41.81
$19.11
Efficient EV
99.6
1
$34.84
$15.93
EV Truck/SUV
159.3
1
$55.75
$25.48
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.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Silver Springs, NV
Morning
in Silver Springs on Thursday
Local time
10:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
SW 20 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 4:12AM PDT until April 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 4:12AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Paradise, NV
Morning
in Paradise on Thursday
Local time
10:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
SW 20 to 24 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 4:12AM PDT until April 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 4:12AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 49m 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 Silver Springs, NV to Paradise, NV covers 398.2 miles and takes about 7h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Silver Peak Road, US 95 ALT. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 199.1 miles from Silver Springs, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.33 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 23 significant decision points across 398.2 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 0.1 miles (Donner Trail): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 389.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 391.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Silver Springs, NV to Paradise, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 2,054 ft to 4,874 ft elevation with about 909 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.
