How far is Paradise, NV from Sun Valley, NV?

The driving distance from Paradise, NV to Sun Valley, NV is about 440.3 miles (708.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.5 miles (562.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
440.33 mi
08h 47m
Flight
349.54 mi
562.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.54 mi
Kilometers
562.53 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
440.33 mi
Kilometers
708.65 km
Drive Time
08h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM PDT
Return by in Paradise
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paradise
2026-04-15T18:38
Arrive Sun Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:47 PM to 4:17 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paradise
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Paradise
220.1 mi
04h 23m
To Sun Valley
220.2 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S
Destination
61°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise and Sun Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and Sun Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle

    44 m · 13 sec · Palo Verde Circle

  3. 3

    Continue on Palo Verde Circle

    97 m · 15 sec · Palo Verde Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Palo Verde Road

    142 m · 23 sec · Palo Verde Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    130 m · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    46 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto University Center Drive

    702 ft · 19 sec · University Center Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Tropicana Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 95 North: Reno, Martin L King

    792 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 95 North: Reno

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 95 North: Reno

    2737 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    15.7 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  37. 37

    Turn right onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.5 km · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward USA Parkway

    81 m · 4 sec · USA Parkway

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto USA Parkway

    19.6 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

    2999 ft · 39 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville

    1465 ft · 19 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 443

    2038 ft · 40 sec

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Clear Acre Lane

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clear Acre Lane

  46. 46

    Continue on Sun Valley Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sun Valley Boulevard

  47. 47

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    1341 ft · 42 sec · East 5th Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Leon Drive

    1320 ft · 42 sec · Leon Drive

  49. 49

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · East 6th Avenue

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise and Sun Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
264 mi · 60%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
USA Parkway
19.6 mi · 4%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.7 mi · 4%
Purple Heart Highway
15.7 mi · 4%
West Main Street
6.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.8 mi
349.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
04h 23m from Paradise
Leave By
6:26 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paradise and Partly Sunny near Sun Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paradise to Sun Valley?

The road trip is about 440.3 miles (708.6 km) and usually takes 08h 47m 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 220.1 miles from Paradise and 220.2 miles from Sun Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 349.5 miles (562.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.8 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 $72.04 one way or $144.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise and Partly Sunny near Sun Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 349.54 mi (562.53 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Paradise

Town in Nevada, USA

Population223,167
Coordinates36.0971900, -115.1466600
Altitude627
CountryUnited States
Sun Valley

#2 Sun Valley

Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States

Population1,406
Coordinates39.5963000, -119.7760200
Altitude1440
CountryUnited States
Start: Paradise (-115.14666, 36.09719)
End: Sun Valley (-119.77602, 39.5963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 709 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.55 gal
55.09 L · about $72.04
Round trip
$144.07
29.1 gal · 110.18 L
Estimated CO2
129.3 kg one way
Round trip: 258.6 kg / 570 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $72.04 $144.07
Mid-grade $5.34 $77.67 $155.34
Premium $5.57 $80.99 $161.97
Diesel $6.37 $92.63 $185.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Paradise and Sun Valley. The current time is 18:38:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.