Origin
Sunrise Manor, NV
Night in Sunrise Manor on Wednesday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunrise Manor, NV
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Incline Village, NV
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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 .
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 11 North, US 95 North: Tonopah, Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 11; US 95 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Lake Tahoe
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise Manor, NV and Incline Village, NV.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto Alto Avenue
Turn right onto North Lamb Boulevard
Turn left onto NV 574
Turn right onto NV 599
Turn left onto NV 573
Take the ramp
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 right onto US 95 ALT
Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 50
Continue on US 50
Continue on US 50
Take the exit onto US 50
Merge onto I 580; US 50; US 395
Continue on US 50
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NV 28
Enter roundabout onto NV 28
Continue on NV 28
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Sunrise Manor, 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 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.
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
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
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, CANight 1
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 hotelsA short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 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 225 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
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.
Regular Gas
$89.63 one way
$179.25 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Sunrise Manor on Wednesday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Incline Village on Wednesday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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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