How far is Paradise, NV from Tonopah, NV?
The driving distance from Paradise, NV to Tonopah, NV is about 217.5 miles (350 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise and Tonopah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and Tonopah.
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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
25.5 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Erie Street
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Turn left onto West Everett Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Everett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Everett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise and Tonopah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Tonopah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paradise to Tonopah?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Beatty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Paradise and 108.7 miles from Tonopah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.87 one way or $77.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise and Sunny near Tonopah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Tonopah. Straight-line distance: 178.07 mi (286.58 km).
#1 Paradise
Town in Nevada, USA
| Population | 223,167 |
| Coordinates | 36.0971900, -115.1466600 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tonopah
Unincorporated town in Nevada
| Population | 2,478 |
| Coordinates | 38.0671600, -117.2300800 |
| Altitude | 1843 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tonopah (-117.23008, 38.06716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $38.87 | $77.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $41.90 | $83.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $43.69 | $87.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $49.97 | $99.95 |
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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