How far is Paradise, NV from Caliente, NV?
The driving distance from Paradise, NV to Caliente, NV is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Paradise and Caliente.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and Caliente.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle
44 m · 13 sec · Palo Verde Circle
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Continue on Palo Verde Circle
97 m · 15 sec · Palo Verde Circle
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Turn right onto Palo Verde Road
142 m · 23 sec · Palo Verde Road
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Turn right
130 m · 31 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto University Center Drive
702 ft · 19 sec · University Center Drive
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Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North
1502 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
26.4 mi · 29 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
127.1 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
36 m · 5 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise and Caliente.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Great Basin Highway
Continue on Great Basin Highway
127 mi · 02h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Paradise and Sunny near Caliente.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paradise to Caliente?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moapa Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Paradise and 78.7 miles from Caliente.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise and Sunny near Caliente.
Stop Ideas Near Moapa Town
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moapa Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Caliente. Straight-line distance: 110.58 mi (177.96 km).
#1 Paradise
Town in Nevada, USA
| Population | 223,167 |
| Coordinates | 36.0971900, -115.1466600 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caliente
City in Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.6149600, -114.5119400 |
| Altitude | 1343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caliente (-114.51194, 37.61496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $30.95 | $61.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $35.39 | $70.79 |
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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