How far is Paradise, NV from Reno, NV?
The driving distance from Paradise, NV to Reno, NV is about 451.2 miles (726.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 348 miles (560 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise and Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and Reno.
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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
4.8 mi · 5 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit right toward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King
792 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 95 North: Reno
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 95 North: Reno
2737 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on East Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
99 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue
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Turn right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff
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Turn right onto California Emigrant Trail
1.5 km · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward USA Parkway
81 m · 4 sec · USA Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto USA Parkway
19.6 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 BUS: Downtown Reno
1273 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on East 8th Street
122 m · 18 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto North Virginia Street
1920 ft · 1 min · North Virginia Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
62 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right
52 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
32 m · 8 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 Paradise and Reno.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Paradise and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paradise to Reno?
The road trip is about 451.2 miles (726.1 km) and usually takes 07h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.8 miles from Paradise and 232.3 miles from Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 348 miles (560 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.82 one way or $157.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Reno.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Reno. Straight-line distance: 347.96 mi (559.99 km).
#1 Paradise
Town in Nevada, USA
| Population | 223,167 |
| Coordinates | 36.0971900, -115.1466600 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reno
The second most populous city in Nevada.
| Population | 259,290 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296300, -119.8138000 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Virginia Street (-119.814139, 39.529564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
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 | $78.82 | $157.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $84.98 | $169.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $88.61 | $177.22 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $101.35 | $202.69 |
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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