How far is Amarillo, TX from Las Vegas, NV?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Las Vegas, NV is about 857.9 miles (1380.6 km), with a travel time of about 14h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 748.9 miles (1205.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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 14h 51m.
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.
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Las Vegas.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
672 ft · 16 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
9.6 mi · 12 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40: I 40 West
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
745.3 mi · 12 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
68 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beale Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street
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Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
66.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Hoover Dam Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Hoover Dam Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead
827 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Boulder City Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
20.6 mi · 24 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard
1752 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
106 m · 16 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Bonanza Road
19 m · 2 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Las Vegas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40
Merge slight left
745 mi · 12h 33m
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 Amarillo and Mostly Clear near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 857.9 miles (1380.6 km) and usually takes 14h 51m 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?
Gallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 427.6 miles from Amarillo and 430.2 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 748.9 miles (1205.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 109 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 CDT. 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 $114.63 one way or $229.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 269 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Amarillo and Las Vegas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amarillo and Mostly Clear near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near Gallup
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 Gallup.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 748.91 mi (1205.25 km).
#1 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 646,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.1749700, -115.1372200 |
| Altitude | 610 |
| Country | United States |
End: Las Vegas (-115.13722, 36.17497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $114.63 | $229.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $129.83 | $259.66 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $141.15 | $282.30 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $175.02 | $350.04 |
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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