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Trip from Tonopah, NV to Paradise, NV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

217.3 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

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 57m ★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m

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

census-designated place in and county seat of Nye County, Nevada, United States

Tonopah, NV

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

Paradise, NV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tonopah, NV to Paradise, NV covers 217.3 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Erie Street, Veterans Memorial Highway, West Crook Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.29 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

108.6 miles from Tonopah, NV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 217.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 10m 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 10m drive with frequent turns across 217.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Erie Street 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 10m 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 Tonopah, NV to Paradise, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Erie Street
Veterans Memorial Highway
West Crook Avenue
South Sundog Avenue
East Main Street
South 2nd Street
Purple Heart Highway
I 15 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Erie Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tonopah, NV and Paradise, NV.

1

Start on West Everett Street

43 ft · 4 sec · West Everett Street
2

Turn right onto Erie Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
3

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

25 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
4

Continue on West Crook Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Crook Avenue
5

Continue on South Sundog Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
6

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Continue on East Main Street

6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
8

Turn left onto South 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
9

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

16 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Los Angeles

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 15 South: Los Angeles
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Los Angeles

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 15 South: Los Angeles
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Los Angeles

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 15 South: Los Angeles
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Los Angeles

0.5 mi · 54 sec · I 15 South: Los Angeles
15

Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

3.3 mi · 3 min · Las Vegas Freeway
16

Take the exit slight right toward Tropicana Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Tropicana Avenue
17

Keep slight right to continue on Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South
18

Turn straight onto West Tropicana Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tropicana Avenue
19

Turn right onto Palo Verde Road

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Palo Verde Road
20

Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle

318 ft · 16 sec · Palo Verde Circle
21

Continue on Palo Verde Circle

144 ft · 9 sec · Palo Verde Circle
22

Turn right

36 ft · 3 sec
23

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 108.6 miles from Tonopah, NV, or about 2h 5m 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.6 miles or 2h 5m 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 25m

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 Tonopah, 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 Tonopah, NV

This is one driving day of about 217.3 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Tonopah, 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 108.6 mi from Tonopah, NV · 2h 5m into the drive

Downtown Beatty, NV, NV

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beatty, NV

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

Beatty, NV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beatty, NV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.6 miles from Tonopah, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.29 one way

$86.58 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $45.81 $91.63
premium $5.59 $47.83 $95.66
diesel $5.61 $47.98 $95.95

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 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 65.2 0 $22.82 $10.43
Efficient EV 54.3 0 $19.01 $8.69
EV Truck/SUV 86.9 1 $30.42 $13.91

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tonopah, NV

Morning in Tonopah on Thursday

Local time

10:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paradise, NV

Morning in Paradise on Thursday

Local time

10:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 10m 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 Tonopah, NV to Paradise, NV covers 217.3 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Erie Street, Veterans Memorial Highway, West Crook Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.6 miles from Tonopah, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.29 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 10m 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 Tonopah, NV to Paradise, NV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tonopah, NV to Paradise, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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