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Trip from Sunrise Manor, NV to Incline Village, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

9h 8m

Distance

449.9 mi

724 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$90

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
9h 0m ★
6 AM
9h 9m
8 AM
9h 25m
10 AM
9h 14m
12 PM
9h 13m
3 PM
9h 15m
5 PM
9h 24m
8 PM
9h 4m

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

census designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States

Sunrise Manor, NV

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census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada, United States

Incline Village, NV

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Trip Overview

This 449.9-mile journey from Sunrise Manor, NV, to Incline Village, NV, will take approximately 9 hours and 8 minutes to complete. It's a turn-heavy local drive that is best split over two days, given its duration. You'll be traveling within the Mountain West region for the entire trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $90, it's a manageable budget for a multi-day excursion. Plan for about two stops along the way to break up the driving.

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

225 miles from Sunrise Manor, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 449.9-mile route, with only 15% of the journey on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95 ALT, and Silver Peak Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, so be prepared for extended periods of driving without major town services. This drive will likely feel more like navigating through varied local landscapes rather than a continuous interstate cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 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. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 449.9 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

6
11 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
5
11.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway

Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
421.9 mi into trip | ~8h 24m in | US 50

Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe

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

Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: M...
5
436.5 mi into trip | ~8h 45m in

Take the exit toward NV 28 North: Sand Harbor, Incline Village

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

Toward NV 28 North: Sand Harbor, Incline Villag...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Sunrise Manor, NV and Incline Village, NV, road signs point toward Gardnerville and Lake Tahoe.

Gardnerville

421.9 mi in | ~8h 24m | via US 50

Lake Tahoe

421.9 mi in | ~8h 24m | via US 50

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
Lincoln Highway 22 mi 33m
California Emigrant Trail 17.4 mi 21m
NV 28 13.2 mi 22m
East Cheyenne Avenue 7.4 mi 12m
Purple Heart Highway 7 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 262.3 mi, about 4h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise Manor, NV and Incline Village, NV.

1

Start on this road

126 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn right

90 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn right onto Alto Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Alto Avenue
4

Turn right onto North Lamb Boulevard

0.5 mi · 52 sec · North Lamb Boulevard
5

Turn left onto NV 574

7.4 mi · 12 min · East Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto NV 599

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rancho Drive
7

Turn left onto NV 573

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Craig Road
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 11; US 95

7.0 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on US 95

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 95

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
12

Turn right onto US 95

6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
13

Continue on US 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
14

Continue on US 95

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
15

Continue on US 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crook Avenue
16

Continue on US 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
17

Turn left onto 3457

25 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
18

Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
19

Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

21 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
20

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

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
21

Continue on US 95

1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
22

Continue on US 95

7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
23

Continue on US 95

0.9 mi · 2 min · Plymire Street
24

Continue on US 95

23 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
25

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 95 Truck
26

Take the exit onto US 95 Truck

324 ft · 12 sec · US 95 Truck
27

Merge onto US 95

33 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
28

Turn left onto US 95 ALT

23 mi · 25 min · US 95 ALT
29

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

1.0 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
30

Turn right onto US 95 ALT

27 mi · 32 min · US 95 ALT
31

Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

3.4 mi · 5 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
32

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
33

Merge onto US 50

17 mi · 21 min · California Emigrant Trail
34

Continue on US 50

12 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway
35

Continue on US 50

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East William Street
36

Take the exit onto US 50

0.4 mi · 25 sec · US 50
Toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
37

Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395

4.6 mi · 5 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
38

Continue on US 50

9.7 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
39

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward NV 28 North: Sand Harbor, Incline Village
40

Turn straight onto NV 28

13 mi · 22 min · NV 28
41

Enter roundabout onto NV 28

273 ft · 5 sec · Tahoe Boulevard
42

Continue on NV 28

20 ft · 0 sec · Tahoe Boulevard
43

Arrive at destination

NV 28

Trip Plan

Given the 9-hour duration, splitting this 449.9-mile drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to start early on your first day to maximize daylight hours. The longest stretch of 262.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway means you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. With an estimated fuel cost of $90, keep an eye on your gauge, especially during longer stretches between services. Planning your overnight stop roughly halfway will make the drive much more enjoyable and less taxing.

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 225 miles from Sunrise Manor, NV, or about 4h 26m 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 99 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 225 miles or 4h 26m 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 225 miles or 4h 26m

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 40m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sunrise Manor, 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.

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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 Sunrise Manor, NV

Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Incline Village, NV

Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Sunrise Manor, 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 225 mi from Sunrise Manor, NV · 4h 26m into the drive

Downtown Mammoth Lakes, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Mammoth Lakes, CA

225 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

225 mi · about 4.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mammoth Lakes, CA after about 225 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Lone Pine, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lone Pine, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 225 miles from Sunrise Manor, 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 225 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.

Arriving in Incline Village, NV

The final approach into Incline Village, 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 Incline Village, NV.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Incline Village, 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

$89.63 one way

$179.25 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 157 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $94.85 $189.70
premium $5.59 $99.03 $198.06
diesel $5.61 $99.33 $198.66

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: 157.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 135 1 $47.24 $21.60
Efficient EV 112.5 1 $39.37 $18.00
EV Truck/SUV 180 2 $62.99 $28.79

Gas CO2

157 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 15, 2026

Origin

Sunrise Manor, NV

Night in Sunrise Manor on Wednesday

Local time

9:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Incline Village, NV

Night in Incline Village on Wednesday

Local time

9:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°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

13 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

9h 8m 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 Sunrise Manor, NV to Incline Village, NV covers 449.9 miles and takes about 9h 8m 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 225 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 225 miles from Sunrise Manor, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $89.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 449.9 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sunrise Manor, NV and Incline Village, NV, road signs point toward Gardnerville and Lake Tahoe.

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