How far is Caliente, NV from North Las Vegas, NV?

The driving distance from Caliente, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.1 mi
02h 50m
Flight
103.4 mi
166.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.4 mi
Kilometers
166.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.1 mi
Kilometers
238.34 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Las Vegas
Sun, May 31, 3:51 AM PDT
Return by in Caliente
Sun, May 31, 6:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caliente
2026-05-31T01:01
Arrive North Las Vegas
Sun, May 31, 3:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caliente
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Moapa Town
NV

City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America

From Caliente
73.9 mi
01h 25m
To North Las Vegas
74.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Caliente and North Las Vegas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Caliente and North Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    36 m · 9 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    126.8 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Great Basin Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheyenne Avenue

    2039 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Cheyenne Avenue East

    553 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Cheyenne Avenue

    870 ft · 24 sec · East Cheyenne Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Constitution Way

    688 ft · 38 sec · Constitution Way

  11. 11

    Turn left

    80 m · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caliente and North Las Vegas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
127 mi · 86%
Las Vegas Freeway
17.1 mi · 12%
Civic Center Drive
1.47 mi · 1%
Front Street
1.2 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.43 mi
Cheyenne Avenue
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Basin Highway

Continue on Great Basin Highway

127 mi · 02h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moapa Town
01h 25m from Caliente
Leave By
12:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Caliente and Sunny near North Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Caliente to North Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moapa Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Caliente and 74.1 miles from North Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.89 one way or $51.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caliente and Sunny near North Las Vegas.

Stop Ideas Near Moapa Town

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moapa Town, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moapa Town.

BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

76 mi away
200 South Main St.
BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

82 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas, NV

85 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street
BUS

St. George, Utah

100 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caliente and North Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 103.4 mi (166.41 km).

Caliente

#1 Caliente

City in Nevada, United States

Population1,077
Coordinates37.6149600, -114.5119400
Altitude1343
CountryUnited States
North Las Vegas

#2 North Las Vegas

A city located in Clark County, Nevada.

Population260,098
Coordinates36.1988600, -115.1175000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-114.511777, 37.615036)
End: (-115.117316, 36.199055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $25.89
Round trip
$51.79
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $25.89 $51.79
Mid-grade $5.34 $27.92 $55.84
Premium $5.57 $29.11 $58.22
Diesel $6.37 $33.29 $66.59

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Caliente and North Las Vegas. The current time is 01:01:08.

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.