How far is Paradise, NV from West Wendover, NV?

The driving distance from Paradise, NV to West Wendover, NV is about 369.2 miles (594.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.9 miles (524.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 11m 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
369.13 mi
07h 05m
Flight
325.94 mi
524.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.94 mi
Kilometers
524.55 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.13 mi
Kilometers
594.06 km
Drive Time
07h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Wendover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM MDT
Return by in Paradise
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paradise
2026-04-22T17:24
Arrive West Wendover
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 PM MDT

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

Leave by
9:48 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
Ely
NV

City in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

From Paradise
184.7 mi
03h 32m
To West Wendover
184.4 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise and West Wendover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and West Wendover.

  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

    26.4 mi · 29 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Great Basin Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendover Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Wendover Boulevard

    107 m · 12 sec · Wendover Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendover Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise and West Wendover.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
200 mi · 54%
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 30%
Las Vegas Freeway
26.4 mi · 7%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 6%
East Tropicana Avenue
1.88 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
1.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Basin Highway

Continue on Great Basin Highway

105 mi · 01h 54m

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
07h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
325.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ely
03h 32m from Paradise
Leave By
9:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paradise and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Wendover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paradise to West Wendover?

The road trip is about 369.2 miles (594.1 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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?

Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Paradise and 184.4 miles from West Wendover.

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

The direct path is about 325.9 miles (524.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 $64.51 one way or $129.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Paradise and West Wendover, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Wendover.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and West Wendover. Straight-line distance: 325.94 mi (524.55 km).

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#1 Paradise

Town in Nevada, USA

Population223,167
Coordinates36.0971900, -115.1466600
Altitude627
CountryUnited States
West Wendover

#2 West Wendover

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population4,268
Coordinates40.7391000, -114.0733500
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: Paradise (-115.14666, 36.09719)
End: West Wendover (-114.07335, 40.7391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.03 gal
49.31 L · about $64.51
Round trip
$129.02
26.06 gal · 98.62 L
Estimated CO2
115.8 kg one way
Round trip: 231.6 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $64.51 $129.02
Mid-grade $5.34 $69.55 $139.11
Premium $5.57 $72.52 $145.05
Diesel $6.37 $82.95 $165.90

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Paradise, NV and West Wendover, NV. The current time in Paradise is 17:24:34, although it is 18:24:34 in West Wendover.

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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.