How far is Mesquite, NV from Paradise, NV?
The driving distance from Mesquite, NV to Paradise, NV is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and Paradise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and Paradise.
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Start on East First North Street
715 ft · 33 sec · East First North Street
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Turn left onto Sandhill Boulevard
3124 ft · 2 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
2097 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
84.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tropicana Avenue
869 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Tropicana Avenue East, Las Vegas Boulevard South
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto West Tropicana Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
1205 ft · 57 sec · Palo Verde Road
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Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
97 m · 16 sec · Palo Verde Circle
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Continue on Palo Verde Circle
44 m · 9 sec · Palo Verde Circle
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and Paradise.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Las Vegas Freeway
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
84.8 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mesquite and Sunny near Paradise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to Paradise?
The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moapa Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Mesquite and 44.2 miles from Paradise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesquite and Sunny near Paradise.
Stop Ideas Near Moapa Town
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Valley of Fire State Park
US Agricultural Department
Moapa Indian Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moapa Town.
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St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and Paradise. Straight-line distance: 77.42 mi (124.6 km).
#1 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paradise
Town in Nevada, USA
| Population | 223,167 |
| Coordinates | 36.0971900, -115.1466600 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise (-115.14666, 36.09719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $15.45 | $30.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $17.37 | $34.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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