Origin
Winnemucca, NV
Morning in Winnemucca on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winnemucca, NV to Paradise, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 53m
Distance
474.9 mi
764 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$95
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 45m
★
6 AM
8h 53m
8 AM
9h 9m
10 AM
8h 59m
12 PM
8h 57m
3 PM
9h 0m
5 PM
9h 9m
8 PM
8h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winnemucca, NV
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Paradise, NV
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Trip Overview
Spanning 474.9 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Winnemucca to Paradise, NV, is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning. While the clock shows a driving time of 8 hours and 53 minutes, you should account for a fuel budget of approximately $95 to cover the distance. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, we recommend splitting the journey over 2 days to avoid fatigue. You will navigate via East 2nd Street, I-80, and Dwight D. during your transit. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer a hands-on experience over a monotonous highway cruise, so ensure you are prepared for a long time behind the wheel.
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
237.5 miles from Winnemucca, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 53m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a demanding experience on this 474.9-mile journey, as the route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be relying on long, straight stretches of pavement to chew up the miles. Instead, the road requires your constant attention and active steering through various local transitions. The drive demands patience, as the lack of sustained highway speeds means your progress will be steady but technical. Be ready for a road personality that prioritizes local navigation over the efficiency of major arterial thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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 184.2 miles.
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 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 474.9 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 466.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 467.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 80: Elko, Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 178
Toward I 80: Elko, Salt Lake City
7
466.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 38m 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
467.8 mi into trip
|
~8h 41m 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
472.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 47m 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
472.6 mi into trip
|
~8h 47m 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 | 184.2 mi | 3h 21m |
| NV 376 | 99.7 mi | 1h 48m |
| Battle Mountain Road | 86.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 51.9 mi | 50m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| East Main Street | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 184.2 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnemucca, NV and Paradise, NV.
1
Start on I 80 BUS; NV 289
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Winnemucca Boulevard
2
Continue on NV 289
432 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 2nd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 178
Toward I 80: Elko, Salt Lake City
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 80
52 mi
·
50 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 231
Toward NV 305: Downtown Battle Mountain
6
Turn right onto NV 305
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
7
Continue on NV 305
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Battle Mountain Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Continue on US 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Lincoln Highway
11
Turn right onto NV 376
100 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
NV 376
12
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
13
Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Erie Street
15
Continue on US 95
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Crook Avenue
17
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sundog Avenue
18
Continue on US 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 95
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
20
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South 2nd Street
21
Continue on US 95
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Continue on I 11; US 95
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 76B–C
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 76B
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 15 South: Los Angeles
27
Merge onto I 15
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 37
Toward Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto NV 593
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tropicana Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Palo Verde Road
32
Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
317 ft
·
15 sec
·
Palo Verde Circle
33
Continue on Palo Verde Circle
145 ft
·
9 sec
·
Palo Verde Circle
34
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 53m duration and the complex nature of this turn-heavy route, planning for 2 days of travel is the smartest way to manage your energy. We suggest departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially since you will need to manage at least 2 planned stops to break up the drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $95 estimated cost can fluctuate based on local availability along these secondary roads. Since this is not a high-speed interstate route, avoid trying to push through the entire 474.9 miles in one sitting. Prioritize consistent pacing to ensure you remain alert through the many turns you will encounter between Winnemucca and Paradise.
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 237.5 miles from Winnemucca, NV, or about 4h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.2 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 104 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 237.5 miles or 4h 20m 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 237.5 miles or 4h 20m
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 41m
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 Winnemucca, 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.
+
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.
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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 Winnemucca, NV
Aim for roughly 237 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Paradise, NV
Aim for roughly 237 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Winnemucca, 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 184.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 237.5 mi from Winnemucca, NV · 4h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
237 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 Lone Pine, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
237 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lone Pine, CA after about 237 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 237.5 miles from Winnemucca, 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 184.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 237 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Paradise, 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
$94.61 one way
$189.21 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
166 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $100.12 | $200.24 |
| premium | $5.59 | $104.53 | $209.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $104.85 | $209.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 166.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 142.5 | 1 | $49.86 | $22.80 |
| Efficient EV | 118.7 | 1 | $41.55 | $19.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 190 | 2 | $66.49 | $30.39 |
Gas CO2
166 kg
EV CO2
56 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.
Destination
Paradise, NV
Morning in Paradise on Thursday
Local time
11:37 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.
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
1 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
8h 53m 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 Winnemucca, NV to Paradise, NV covers 474.9 miles and takes about 8h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, NV 376, Battle Mountain 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 237 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 237.5 miles from Winnemucca, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $94.61 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 19 significant decision points across 474.9 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 466.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 467.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Winnemucca, NV to Paradise, NV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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